I teach second grade and have a TAG student in my class. His father always comes to observe me when I am teaching Math and none of the other subjects (ie: reading, writing, science, social studies, etc.). I don't think its' his schedule because the Dad told me at the beginning of the year that he runs his own business and would be stopping in to visit.
I'm paranoid that Dad thinks I'm doing a bad job with Math instruction, so that's why he only comes at that time.
I don't know how to ask without sounding rude or insecure.
2007-12-19 00:00:38 · 12 answers · asked by Original_Syn 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
TAG stands for Talented and Gifted, which means a student who scored very highly on a standardized test. The TAG student in my class is very bright and has little trouble with any of his subjects.
2007-12-19 00:30:16 · update #1
Talk to your principal. It may be within your rights to ask that the father not be there all the time - maybe just once in a while, and just generally talk to your principal about what s/he thinks.
I would just talk to the father, actually. Not to be confrontive, at all, but just for info.
btw, make him WORK if he keeps constantly wanting to be in class! Every class can use volunteer parents - make him do flashcards with the slower kids, or cut out pictures or something!
2007-12-19 03:06:03 · answer #1 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be that he doesn't understand the "new" math and wants to make sure he can help his child with homework. There's nothing wrong with asking him why he's stopping in at these specific times - just be polite. I know that I've had to get some "after school instruction" to figure out some of the new terms - regrouping, rather than borrowing for example.
*edit* Where I'm from, at least, TAG is used to designate advanced students - it used to be Gifted and Talented.
2007-12-19 08:25:50 · answer #2 · answered by Stacie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simple tell him you are doing something interesting in another subject like next week tell him the time of day you teach that subject and see if he comes. be careful not to make your class to hard for the other children because this father is watching you if he needs to move his child it's not because your a bad teacher it's because the child is to advance for the class if he gets board it will be bad he could become a distraction to the others or not try because he's not challenged
2007-12-19 09:24:25 · answer #3 · answered by lissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please don't be paranoid. This father may just have an interest in math or is concerned about his child's math abilities. Why don't you ask dad if would like to visit when you are working on other subjects too, or if he has any questions about the math lessons? This might help with your concerns and put the whole issue to rest.
2007-12-19 08:13:42 · answer #4 · answered by Sherri 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe dad wants to make sure he's up to speed on what's going on in math class, so that he can help his child with it at home. Perhaps he doesn't feel that he needs a refresher course on the other subjects.
Or, maybe it is his schedule. People who run their own business need to stick to a schedule for their clients, too.
2007-12-19 09:16:58 · answer #5 · answered by Maureen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it may be to get an idea of how it is taught. I try to tell my son do the problem this way and he says no my teacher says do it this way. Methods of teaching seem to have changed and since textbooks aren't sent home(at least in our school) its frustrating to try to figure out how to help at home if you don't know how its being taught. I doubt its you but maybe ask if he would like you to send some more information home on how the subject is being taught.
2007-12-19 11:00:40 · answer #6 · answered by billie b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He observes your math class because it's his right as a parent. Perhaps he's worried about his child's math skills. Is math a weak subject for this student? A lot of teachers forget that we as parents have the right to observe and inquire about our childrens' educations.
2007-12-19 08:08:13 · answer #7 · answered by ~RedBird~ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that just is the time of day he gets around to come to the school- or maybe he is watching how you teach the math so he can better help his son.
2007-12-19 08:11:20 · answer #8 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be a couple of different reasons....he may already know the other teachers and their styles and wants to get to know yours. he may not understand when his child explains the way you've told him to work out problems. i've had that problem with my kids math homework. my daughter would ask for help and i'd start helping her and she would tell me "that's not the way the teacher wants us to do it...." and i'd feel lost with the way she tried to explain it to me.....with as many kids as are out there with no parental support just be thankful this child's father is taking an interest in his son's education.
is he a single dad??? maybe he just wants to get to know you!!!! lol....you never know!!!
2007-12-19 08:48:10 · answer #9 · answered by 4Xthe fun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The father is probably hoping to learn something in Math...
2007-12-19 09:13:32 · answer #10 · answered by madsmaha1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋