Through my research, I have found that many secondary parents feel that they have lost a great deal of communication with both the school and the teachers. I feel that through weekly e-mails and monthly newsletters, I would be able to keep communication up-to-date for the parents. Another loss in the classroom is parent participation. I plan on initiating a “Let Us Teach You” night, so students can present their recent work and show their parents what they have learned. I also plan on including a “Classroom Needs List”, on the newsletter, which will allow the parents to be involved, even if they are not physically in the classroom. Communication does not stop with e-mails. There are times that teachers need to call a parent as well as plan a parent/teacher conference. I believe that these are effective ways in keeping the parent involved as well as helping the teacher to insure each student is successful in their class.
With the technology we have today, it would seem to be a waste to not incorporate as much as possible into the communication process. With that said, I would set up a blind copy weekly e-mail, that would provide the parents with information regarding classroom assignments, projects, due dates, etc. With this, it allows the parents to know what is going on in the classroom and what is coming up. I do not believe that the e-mail will be limited to just those items I listed, but can be an ever evolving system. Also, this allows me to know when an e-mail address no longer works, and provides me the opportunity to contact that parent to get updated information and to touch base with them regarding the classroom and their child. Another form of communication is a monthly newsletter. Again, it allows me a cha...
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... expectations. This is also a chance for the teacher to see if the parents have concerns and how he/she can assist the parents.
The process of getting information to a parent, from a teacher, is an every changing and evolving dilemma. Add to that, the involvement of parents in the classroom, which becomes more and more difficult as students get higher in their education, and you end up with many gaps in the information highway. It is imperative that teachers continuously reach out to the parents in order to keep the communication lines open. In keeping parents up-to-date with the classroom expectations, and curriculum, and in reaching out to the parents to get them involved in the classroom, I feel that a teachers job is made easier, because with open communication, teachers and parents alike feel that they are working as a team to insure the students success.
With the addition of globalization, the world has become a tech freak in communications via email and phones. Therefore as a paraprofessional, you will require three critically essential tasks as a good communicator. First, it is important to make phone calls to parents whenever the student is have a fantastic day, if you were to simply call just when there seemed to be behavioral problems. The students would practically face less consequences and the frequency of the unwanted behavior doesn’t change. Always communicate with the parents on good and bad days. Second, if a parent doesn’t respond to a phone call, at least leave a voice mail, and if that doesn’t seem to work, then start sending letter home. Multiple means of communication sets a good reputation of who you are. Also those messages are bound to reach the parents at some point. Third, when a parent is upset for some reason, make sure to give the proper space and communicate in manner that is always positive. A mad parent will talk negatively to other parents about you and that will give a bad impression of who you are. The three critical steps are the best style of keeping up with a positive communication with
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Effective communication is the foundation to building a trusting partnership and serves as a first step to other types of parent involvement . Families who receive consistent information about their children 's school performance, have a higher degree of commitment to helping children improve .When families and schools are on the same page, they can have a more concrete discussion around student progress to establish realistic goals and plans to support student achievement . I strive to have frequent contact with all families and use flexible communication strategies through multiple channels including written and printed materials (e.g. personal notes, newsletters), telephone conversation, email exchange, social media (e.g. facebook, twitter) and face-to-face conferences depending on the nature of information and families’ preference. I intend on always making the most of drop-off and pick-up activities by sharing at least one specific information about a child to the family whenever possible. Mobile technology has become a primary way of communication and I plan on enhancing daily communication between home and school through a mobile...
After reading, “Seven Brilliant Things Teachers Do with Technology,” I was intrigued to utilize some of the basic technology implementations into my own classroom. Last week during our district meeting, we discussed ways to communicate more frequently and clearly to parents. I decide to create my own newsletters via electronically as well as the old paper format. This allowed parents to have weekly access to see what students are learning and what students should be bringing home. This quick ten minute newsletter has given me the power to be in control on my classroom, without the constant calls/nagging from parents. Parents appreciate the feedback and can see what is expected from their child.
In Teacher ones classroom she mentions the way she meets with the parents for conferences and open houses is through communication. For the parent conferences it is optional three times a year this is to review the student’s progress within the classroom. She mentions how she sends home a note to the parents and is available when ever is best for the parents. The open house is only for Pre-K counts, but this year it is her goal to have an open house for this class. In the end she feels that she has great communication with her parents about her student’s progress.
With that being said, the shift from separation, to remediation, to collaboration, each made advancements that improved the quality of education provided to children. In my ideal classroom, parents will be welcome to visit and volunteer, and communication between myself as the teacher and the parents will be my pleasure. I recognize that when parents feel involved in the classroom, they are more likely to provide additional support at home. I know that communication between myself and my students’ parents will help me to understand each student’s unique background, allowing the best possible support to each students’ needs. I hope that my future classroom will reflect the collaboration
...r child to these interventions and they could make sure to remind their children every day that they are important. Parents could also set up play dates or birthday parties that invite the whole class.
This is easier now with the widespread use of technology and social media; parents can easily sign up for email lists and newsletters, allowing them to both stay in the loop without having to deal with each other. However, all these accommodations cannot be made unless communication is encouraged between teachers and parents. Teachers might find it useful to send home a survey after the first day, asking for any personal information that might be useful throughout the school year. But parents must also make the effort to keep the lines of communication open.
Sometimes a student is successful in one area and having difficulty in another or a student has trouble using their words to communicate and becomes aggressive. At this center, the teachers have the tools to assess each child and the parents are interested in knowing the strengths and supports their child needs. The article Understanding Families, states that there should be “opportunities for families to discuss their beliefs about their children, what they want for their children, and how they support their children’s development” (Christian, 7). As conferences occur every 6 months, parents also communicate with the school and teachers via email and during drop off and pick up times. Another great example of parent communication is in the article Building Bridges from School to Home. The teacher builds relationships with parents by getting them to understand the areas that their child struggles and continues to strive in. Making sure they know that their child will master these skills when they are ready (Lawrence-Lightfoot, 2). At Staples Child Care Center, all teacher will assessments and observations about the child and a few suggestions that the child will benefit
Teachers, parents, and the students all become better communicators when being involved in the process of inclusion into mainstream schooling. Teachers learn that communication can be key, while parents can alert teachers if their child is having a bad day. Due to the fact that the simplest things could affect the student drastically, the idea of open communication between teacher and parents is vital, since the parents will learn these tendencies before anyone else. Communication also works well the other way. If the student has a bad day a...
Parental involvement promotes the social growth of a child. Children whose parents are involved in their education have many advantages. They have better grades, test scores, long-term academic achievement, attitudes and behavior than those with disinterested mothers and fathers (Gestwicki, 2001). Parents becoming involved in their child's schooling creates extra sources of social constraint to influence the child's behavior (McNeal, 2001). For example, parents talking to their children and becoming involved in the school conveys a message to the child of education being important. Parents should be talking with your children's teacher and letting her know about your family. The more she knows about your child, the better she will be able to connect with your child.
Parent teacher communication is very important to make sure that everyone is on the same page when it comes to everything educational related. Whether it is behavior or learning, a lot can be learned when parents and teachers communicate about their child and student. I know myself in particular I enjoy going to parent teacher meetings or IEP because I get to learn how my child is doing when they are not with me. It makes it possible for us to discuss what is working and not working with the students. Maybe the parents may have ideas to give the teacher when it comes to behavior or learning techniques for there child. The parent is with or near the child the other two thirds of the day. Communication is important for that everyone is on the same page, and that everyone’s main concern is helping the student succeed
In this paper I am going to critically discuss how parental involvement in children's education does make a positive difference to pupils' achievement. I will be using research in differing trustworthy media such as literature, journals and government documents to strengthen my discussion.
Parent involvement is one of the most influential aspects of student motivation. The parents are the initial teachers of the child before the child goes to school and encounters education through a teacher. If a parent is completely engaged in the learning process with a child, there can be growth between the child and the parent simultaneously. The parents set an example for the child, so that the child understands that help is in the classroom and at home. Alma Wright, a first and second grade teacher, believes that parents in the classroom are a good way to stimulate children. She says, “Their active participation is a positive influence. The school is open for parents to share their talents and motivate their children” (Drew, Olds, and Olds, 1974, p. 71).
I love the idea of having a private classroom blog. At the beginning of the year I would explain what the blog/website is, how the parents can access it, and ask permission to take and post the students pictures. I would love to use the blog as a way for the parents to see what we are working on each week; some examples of the students work, and have information on upcoming content and events. This would be an easy way parents could become involved in their child’s learning and see how much I care about their child’s success in my classroom. I also like the idea of inviting parents into the classroom to be a “special reader.” This gives the parents the opportunity to schedule a day to come spend in the classroom and read to the class. This would be a way I would like to reach out to parents and let them know they are welcomed in the class and how much the class would love it. My collaborative teacher in my kindergarten class has a great relationship with the parents of the children in her classroom. Therefore, I am getting to see how to build that relationship from day one of school and how beneficial it is to the student, parent, and