These terms are generally acceptable in educational settings and can even be used to build rapport with students.
Use these terms occasionally to show you understand student culture while maintaining professional boundaries. This can help build trust and engagement.
These terms may be acceptable in casual conversation but require context and discretion in educational settings.
Consider your school's culture and policies. Some terms may be acceptable in certain contexts but inappropriate in others. Always prioritize professional communication.
These terms should be addressed if used in educational settings. They may contain profanity or promote inappropriate behavior.
Someone who does too much for someone they like
Action: Address usage, discuss respectful relationships
Use slang as a teaching opportunity. Discuss language evolution, context appropriateness, and professional communication standards.
Occasionally using appropriate slang can help build connections with students while maintaining professional boundaries.
Encourage students to analyze slang terms, their origins, and appropriate usage contexts in academic writing.
Create safe spaces for students to ask about language appropriateness and discuss communication standards.
Establish clear classroom language policies that students understand and can follow consistently.
Turn inappropriate language into learning opportunities. Discuss context, audience, and professional communication standards.
Apply language policies consistently across all students to maintain fairness and respect in the classroom.
Create lessons about how language changes over time, comparing historical slang to modern terms.
Explore the cultural origins of slang terms and their significance in different communities.
Discuss how social media influences language and the importance of context in digital communication.