On the ambiguity of teaching-relationship ethics in pedagogical tutoring work

Boaz Tsabar*

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Abstract

The article aims to discuss the ethical ambiguities inherent to pedagogical tutoring teaching-relationships work in teacher training institutions. The thrust of its argument is that the special character of teaching relationships in pedagogical tutoring work invites an implicit blurring of boundary lines (formal/informal, professional/personal), which in turn poses distinct ethical and pedagogical challenges. The article goes on to discuss some of the pedagogical ambiguities that typically emerge in pedagogical tutoring work and teaching relations. Finally, based on the concepts of “ambiguity” (Frankenstein, 1981) and “dialogue” (Buber, 1970), an attempt is made to shed light on the pedagogical potentialities these concepts hold for pedagogical tutoring work.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)84-101
Number of pages18
JournalEthics and Education
Volume14
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Jan 2019

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Keywords

  • Martin Buber Philosophy
  • Pedagogical Tutoring
  • Teacher training
  • dialogical teaching
  • ethical dilemmas in education

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