Hi Michelle,
This is where being a friend and a professional supporter of your students is so important. You can establish rapport with them which will making teaching easier. You can never be buddies with them or you will have more problems that you care to deal with.
Gary
While on surface there needs to be a difference, the faculty should know as much about the student as possible ... and the student also need to know more about the faculty. Such mutual learning take place when there is a solid relationship. Since the goal for the student is to learn all of the knowledge and skill that the faculty can provide, a close relationship can foster such growth.
Hi Bipin,
Well said.
Gary
I have seen this happen before. It is not a good thing. It is always turned around on the instructor. It doesn't seem fair!
