Explain the boundaries between the teaching role and other professional roles.

Teachers need to set professional and personal boundaries to define limitations between learners and colleagues. ‘Professionalism requires us to maintain appropriate standards and fulfil our responsibilities to learners, institutions and colleagues (Francis and Gould, 2009:10)’

The Institute for Learning (IFL) has developed a code of practice that outlines required behaviors of learners and employers. (IFL Code of Practice 2008).
This code has six main areas:

· Integrity
· Respect
· Care
· Practice
· Disclosure
· Responsibility

Teachers should have personal boundaries. These include not disclosing personal information to learners. Not being involved with the learners on a social aspect especially joining them on social networks. Teachers should refrain from touching students or showing any favoritism that could lead to preferential treatment.

Teachers should stay within their professional boundaries. They shouldn't get involved in areas outside their expertise. They should refer the matter to the appropriate person or department that has the skills.

Teachers need to set professional and personal boundaries to define limitations between learners and colleagues. ‘Professionalism requires us to maintain appropriate standards and fulfil our responsibilities to learners, institutions and colleagues (Francis and Gould, 2009:10)’

The Institute for Learning (IFL) has developed a code of practice that outlines required behaviors of learners and employers. (IFL Code of Practice 2008).
This code has six main areas:

· Integrity
· Respect
· Care
· Practice
· Disclosure
· Responsibility

Teachers should have personal boundaries. These include not disclosing personal information to learners. Not being involved with the learners on a social aspect especially joining them on social networks. Teachers should refrain from touching students or showing any favoritism that could lead to preferential treatment.

Teachers should stay within their