Online Tutoring Online Tutoring Ethics and Professionalism

Question 1

A student asks their online tutor for their personal phone number to contact them outside of the tutoring platform. What is the most professional response?

Accepted Answer

Decline and direct all communication through the official platform

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Provide the number to build rapport

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Share only if the student is struggling

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Ask the parent's permission first before sharing

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a conflict of interest for an online tutor?

Accepted Answer

Tutoring a close family member for pay through a tutoring service

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Tutoring a student in a subject the tutor excels in

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Using multiple teaching resources for one student

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Offering a free trial session to a new student

Question 3

An online tutor discovers that a student is plagiarizing their school assignments. What is the most ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

Help the student improve original work and address the issue directly

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Ignore it since it is not the tutor's responsibility

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Report immediately to the police

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Quit tutoring the student without explanation

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of having a signed tutoring agreement or contract?

Accepted Answer

To clarify expectations, responsibilities, and boundaries for both parties

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To legally bind the student to attend all sessions

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To guarantee academic improvement

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To allow the tutor to charge cancellation fees only

Question 5

An online tutor realizes they lack sufficient knowledge to teach a topic a student needs help with. What should the tutor do?

Accepted Answer

Honestly inform the student and refer them to a more qualified tutor

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Attempt to teach it anyway to avoid losing the client

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Charge a lower rate and try to learn on the job

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Tell the student the topic is not important

Question 6

Which behavior best demonstrates professional punctuality in online tutoring?

Accepted Answer

Notifying the student at least 24 hours in advance if rescheduling is needed

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Logging in five minutes after the scheduled start time

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Ending sessions early when content is covered quickly

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Skipping sessions when the tutor feels unprepared