Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Students as buddies

I recently stepped into a teaching position in which the teacher before me had developed very close personal relationships with his students. I have noticed that the students are now looking to develop such relationships with me. This puts me in a very awkward situation because I do not wish to have personal relationships with my students, but at the same time desire their respect. Thus far I have handled such situations by not responding to their personal questions or comments. Is it appropriate to confront the students and explain that I am their teacher and not their buddy?
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4 comments:

  1. austiemgMarch 12, 2009 at 12:22 AM

    I think that it would be fair to do that IF you really needed to, but i would try just playing it cool for a bit and see if they back off. in middleschool they wanted to know everything about me, it seemed to be to my bennifit if that didnt happen!

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  2. crspencerMarch 16, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    Yeah you may want to stay away from being buddy buddy with the student population. Good way to start rumors, ask cooke.

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  3. Chance SkerjanecMarch 16, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    I had a student walk up to me the other day and call me buddy I told him I was not his buddy. He said that I was mean, but that really didn't bother me.

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  4. sporterMarch 18, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    Yes. Personally explain to them your role. Keep it light but firm.

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