How do I get my daughters teacher to stop scrutinizing her. She has a low self asteem and ADD. She does try hard and dose average in school but sometimes forgets things. Like books ect. He is a (math) teacher. And recently wanted the kids to do a time line on a president. For crying out loud why would a math teacher give a assignment like that? So we did do a time line and it came back in big red letters not what he wanted and to do it again.
So I sent a letter today with her to see what is going on. Now I hope he don't take it out on her like the teachers did when I was kid in school.
Can anyone help I just don't know what to do anymore? We already had 1 conference with him this year.
2007-03-01 00:12:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Math teachers use timelines to show positive and negative numbers, and differences. If your daughter has ADD, do not rely on one conference and a note to the teacher. Make an appointment, show up on time, and work with the teacher. Every teacher wants the students to succeed, but that teacher has to deal with ALL the needs of the kids in his class. Your daughter is YOUR responsibility in that class; be her advocate.
2007-03-01 00:25:07 · answer #1 · answered by MmeJolie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can and should take some time to sit in on the classroom activities, that is your right as a parent. You just dont' let the kid go to school and let the school take charge. You are the parent, if that child is having difficulties you get in there and find out why.
First go to the office and tell them you want to observe this classroom, that means you sit in the back of the classsroom and you observe. (you do not interrupt the teacher nor help your child).Find out where he is coming from and see what your daughter is doing.
One conference will not solve anything, you need to sit in the classroom and observe. Then you move on to another conference, with a third party, present you want the best for your child and you do want her to do the assignments right.. you need to get on the same page.
2007-03-01 00:21:59 · answer #2 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's hard to say if he's being unfair or not since your question doesn't cover much history. Have you taken notes on what he picks on her about? Are these things that your child can in fact improve upon, especially with helpful tricks that you can show and implement? How about the frequency of the scrutinizing? Is it every day?
I think you need to give your child the tools to use this teacher as a learning experience. Find ways to turn around the things he is unsatisfied with (instead of telling him to just back off), and instill in your child that this is a way to improve her sense of responsibility and to grow her character. (Make lemonade with lemons!)
Again, without more details on what's going on, I can't say if the guy is being unfair or if you're just wanting people to baby your child. Your child will have to learn to properly internalize criticism and scrutiny sooner or later. You're not doing her a favor by trying to shield her from all that isn't pleasant. Teach her to appreciate others' feedback and learn from them, and empower her to not feel like a victim.
2007-03-01 00:29:03 · answer #3 · answered by Opal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the school psychologist involved. The school psychologist will understand your kids' diagnosis, and be able to relate to it. Ask the school psychologist to speak to that teacher and to tell that teacher he or she is damaging your child and a lawsuit Will ensue of the teacher persists in his poor treatment of your child.
If the school has no school psychologist, the district must have one. If not, call the school and ask who in the district understand this child's diagnosis who is in a position to stop the teacher from further hirting your child.
Also, speak to the assistant Principal of the school and relate the time line assignment in math class. Ask why this teacher is allowed to be doing this type of thing unrelated to his subject, and then, to single out your child in a negative way.
First of course, make sure the teacher responds to your letter, If you receive no response, I;d go to the school psychologist first and threaten a lawsuit against the district if this poor treatment of your child persists.
2007-03-01 00:25:19 · answer #4 · answered by Legandivori 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey Ive been having the same problem my daughter gets picked on even by her own teachers because she is so different this isn't a good sign.Your best bet would be putting her in a school were she will be happy.he is probably is downsizing her compared to everyone else because she has ADD which is not fair you should put her in a different school before it causes emotional problems!!. Hope i helped you sound like a great mom by the way.:)
2007-03-01 00:25:08 · answer #5 · answered by ♥kristie♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the school board president with your concerns. I had a similar problem with my grandson. I found the teacher and school officials to be very passive and uncaring. I got results from the school board president.
2007-03-01 00:22:58 · answer #6 · answered by sarge 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
the best thing would be to boost your daughter's morale and help her as much as you can in assignments given by this teacher as if things foul when you talk to him ,he is most likely to take revenge on your daughter
2007-03-01 00:23:19 · answer #7 · answered by ssnehathegreat 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋