What are the benefits of student-led parent conferences?
I'm a teacher and I'm just wondering. I've heard about student-led conferences using powerpoint slides but I'm not really sure how to that with kindergartners. Did it work for any of you?
2006-09-12 16:11:09 · 9 answers · asked by blued79 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Well, the kids get to pick the pictures that they want to show on the slideshow. They get to tell their parents what they've been dong in school, what they need to improve on and also show off some of their pictures. THey also get to present the slideshows.
2006-09-12 16:17:59 · update #1
I can see that it might make students take the value of their work more seriously.
As a parent, however, I hate them. I really want to use the 10 minutes I am allowed with the teacher to find out how my kids are REALLY doing. I find that sometimes you want to talk to the teacher without your child there, especially if they are having soical concerns. I often go to the "child led" conference, and then call the school to book another meeting with the teacher or Learning Resource Teacher.
2006-09-12 16:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by whatthe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With kindergardeners? Well, maybe just have lots of open space and stations and the kid can walk around telling their parents what happens. There can also be a place where teachers can just sit and answer questions or have a conference upon the parent's request.
2006-09-12 16:13:48 · answer #2 · answered by Hermes711 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well being a student myself, Student- lead conf. worked out fine. For me to build confidence, in front of peole I trust and would give me constructive critisim.
As for kinders i'd say it's to early and still their attn span is improving they need to focus on that then in about 1 and 2 grade teach them the way to perfect english and speech which should include presentations and socially active roles and group discussions. But don't over-do it too
Good luck and hopefully you understand the point of view of a student.
2006-09-12 16:20:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't know of any. Students need to be students, parents are their advocates, and teachers ought to teach. Parents can and should inquire about the progress of their child. Teachers should readily notify the parents of concerns with the student. Students should live, grow and learn.
2006-09-12 16:14:06 · answer #4 · answered by Wise ol' owl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i imagine that powerpoints for a school room of kindergartners feels like a multitude of work. when I examine the initial question my concepts were that the youngster tells the be sure how they are doing fairly of you. it really is large because the youngster takes duty (valuable or adverse). then you actually can fill contained in the blanks and any recommendations that the youngster neglected. i might want to under no circumstances be in a position to make powerpoints for each of my children.
2016-11-26 20:39:24 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's already hard enough to convey to parents necessary info about their kids, as they bring the kid in and often all the other siblings. I think it would be much more work than the actual value, for kdg. That would take so much time and work to produce, that teaching time may be wasted.
2006-09-12 17:16:14 · answer #6 · answered by dogfrenzied 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Powerpoint for kindergartners?????
This is the craziest thing I've ever heard of!!!!!
No, it's not going to work, ;but I certainly want some of whatever the person who came up with this idea was smoking.
2006-09-12 16:13:14 · answer #7 · answered by nora22000 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
isnt that where the parents have all control over their childs progress and future choices?
2006-09-12 16:12:54 · answer #8 · answered by Min 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know
2006-09-12 16:13:11 · answer #9 · answered by decycle69_420 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋