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Empowering Educators and Students Through Boundaries

Empowering Educators and Students Through Boundaries
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Author(s): Mary K. Lannon (Purdue University Global, USA), Holli Vah Seliskar (Purdue University Global, USA)and David Alan White (Purdue University Global, USA)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 24
Source title: Best Practices and Strategies for Online Instructors: Insights From Higher Education Online Faculty
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Lori B. Doyle (Concordia University, Irvine, USA)and Tanya M. Tarbutton (Concordia University, Irvine, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-4407-1.ch013

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Abstract

Setting and maintaining boundaries is critical to any healthy relationship; this is no less true of the relationship between faculty and students. Education aims to empower students by facilitating their development of independent decision-making, critical thinking, problem-solving, time management skills, accountability, and self-efficacy. This can be done by setting boundaries that balance being accessible to students and providing the space for them to learn, explore, and develop independence. Boundaries also empower faculty by helping to reduce stress, avoid burnout, and promote an appropriate work-life balance. The authors explore research on setting boundaries to promote student success, empower faculty, and promote a healthy learning environment. Recommendations are shared on how to set and maintain boundaries between faculty and students regarding classroom expectations, activities, communications, and grading.

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