Specifically, how can you be certain that a parent is not misunderstanding you? How can you be certain a parent is up-to-date on what is going on with the child? How can you make certain a parent shares their own concerns with you?
2007-01-23 06:47:29 · 5 answers · asked by imjustasteph 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
One key to good parent communication is to start the relationship early on. Don't wait to contact the parent until you have a concern. Give a call or send a note early on telling them somehting positive. Your concerns will be taken more seriously and less defensively later on. Also, you need to show the parent that you know his or her child. Take the time to get to know the child so that when you talk to the parent you're on the same page with them. Frequent and regular communication is also important. Tell them that you need them as your partner in their child's education in order to be successful. Tell them and show them that you have their child's best interest at heart. Another good idea is, after you have an important parent conference, follow through with a note or a phone call to just briefly touch upon the major decisions, plan of action. This way you will know exactly what the parent is thinking, and that he or she understands you.
2007-01-23 06:54:11 · answer #1 · answered by true blue 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do it from the first day of school. Get email addresses for parents and stay in touch. The best thing i ever did was to tell parents good stuff about their kid periodically. Before little suzy had a chance to do anything wrong, i did something right. parents will be your best friend if you handle it right. Ask, ask ask, for feedback. When you have problems, ask for their help. Some parents will go all out to help the teacher. You'd be surprised how many parents really appreciate your updates, good and bad, especially if their kid is in sports. Make it a point to communicate with at least 5 parents every week. You can do it!
2007-01-23 15:24:36 · answer #2 · answered by Konswayla 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a teacher and I send home communication books everynight with the student. I write in how the childs day was and the homework for the night. I also write down any upcoming tests in the book as well. I also minvite the parent to write any questions or concerns in the book.
2007-01-23 14:55:44 · answer #3 · answered by Jillian C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.make sure that whenever you are meeting with a parent that you have explained to them before the meeting occurs why you are meeting and what you hope to accomplish.
2. make sure that the parent(s) have attended all interventions, PTCs, guidance/academic/disciplinary meetings that have been scheduled in the past.
3.make the parent feel comfortable around you...too many teachers create a me VS you mentality, almost as if they are accusing or blaming the parent for the student's problem...create an atmosphere of cooperation..."How can we work together to get 'Johnny' through this tough time he is having?".
2007-01-23 15:02:01 · answer #4 · answered by techteach03 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Creating a form helps you and helps them. The form could include things like upcoming due dates and such, as well as notes about their issues for the week, and could give them space to supply return comments. It's up to you how to structure the form (i.e., what your particular concerns and needs are), but the point is to make this as simple as possible so that you don't spend countless hours sending notes home. Lord knows you've plenty of paperwork as it is.
2007-01-23 16:24:31 · answer #5 · answered by rhetorica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋