Rules/guidelines to teacher-student relations?

Question

I am looking for a resource that outlines what new teacher are taught about teacher-student relations and boundaries. I want to know what teachers are taught about trust and what is too much trust. Or space boundaries. When to stay and teacher and not a friend. I am having trouble finding a website about that stuff. Thanks

Answer 1

I graduated from a teacher development program in 2003 and was given no specific guidelines.  

I have some personal ones though.  I say that "I am NOT in the business of touching kids."

Answer 2

As far as I know it is not part of the official curriculum for new teachers.  They are expected to use their professional judgement.  A lot depends on the age of the students, but teachers are generally recommended not to touch students, and are definitely recommended not to be friends with students.  There is a difference between being friendly and being friends.  Space boundaries are kept within cultural norms and individual preferences.  There's not one simple answer to most of this.

Answer 3

In Singapore teachers' education, teacher-student relationship were told to new trainees by the zonal cluster Superintendant. Basically we were told to maintain professional conduct even with regards to teachers' image outside of school. Male teachers especially were told not to physically touch their students in any manner that could invite suspicion. In the school context, teacher-students can be friends but personally, teachers should set the boundaries and ensure that students respect our privacy. Your professional judgement is essential.