Importance Of Communication Between Parents And Parents

When we also think about how the family involvement in their child’s education creates benefits, we can see ways where

In the world of Early Elementary Education, it is important to collaborate with not only the students but also the families of students, and keep them informed about the everyday routines of school life. In 1st grade, the students and families are excited, but also scared, to be acclimated to new school hours. This is necessary to the overall academic performance, and outcomes of all students, as well as helping families and students come together. When educators and families develop good collaboration skills, many positive factors can happen. This includes academic achievement increasing, disciplinary problems decreasing, and attendance increasing. In the article “8 Tips for a Great Parent Communication Plan,” by Nikkie

"Research has clearly proven that student achievement improves when parents are involved in their child's education" (2010). When an education system comes together with the family of their students, the children tend to have a better understanding of the importance of school and working their best to become as educated as they can be. Students who have not involved parents may feel that they are at school only to be away from their parents. There are many reasons why children drop out of school so it is the job of the school system and families to do whatever it takes to get the student involved in their education. Once the student knows that everyone around them is supporting their educational needs they are more likely to have a positive outlook towards school. When they then become a parent they are more likely willing to be a partner in their future children's educational experiences because of their positive attitude towards learning.

Parents play a pivotal role in the academic success of students. Therefore, it is important for educators to provide frequent opportunities for collaboration with families so they can support student learning at home. Additionally, regular communication with parents helps them understand the educational programs in school so they can monitor student progress and advocate for their child’s needs.

This website provides the five keys to having a successful communication with parents. When communicating with parents, at the start of the year they need to understand how you will keep contact. You should build a trusting relationship with the parent. You should assure parents that if there is a concern about the student, you will inform them. When a concern comes up, explain to the parents what strategies have taken

The video from School A to Z, shares ways to effectively communicate with parents. Communication between the school and family is vital for the success of students. Newsletters, websites, and apps that send information to a large group are effective ways of communicating information but there is still the need for more personal communication. Parents need to feel comfortable communicating with their child’s teacher and the only way to establish that comfort is by establishing lines of communication early. Email, phone calls and face to face conversations are always effective in establishing a positive relationship. Teachers and administrators should make it a point to respond to emails and phone calls promptly, ideally the same day. Talking

Teachers can increase parent participation in the child’s learning by, updating them in upcoming activities and events; so they can be included in their child’s education, stay informed in their child’s successes and concerns, participate in special events, and

Parent involvement is generally seen to have a positive effect on childhood academics. In the

There are numerous explanations on why families should be involved in their children’s education and the main reason is that by being involved in their child’s education they will help their child flourish in class. A report by Southwestern Educational Development Laboratory in 2002 reported that “When schools, families, and community groups work together to support learning, children tend to do better in school, stay in school longer, and like school more” (National Education Association, n.d. para. 3). If parents are not involve in their children education then it is likely that their child will feel that school does not matter as their parents do not ask them what they did during the school day.

According to Home and School Relations by Glenn Olsen & Mary Lou Fuller, communication is an integral aspect of the any performance standard. Without communication, the parent's effectiveness is diminished due to lack of awareness. To improve performance and effectiveness all stakeholders with a direct connection to the parent should be involved (Shannon, 1949). Broad participation is the mechanism through which this is accomplished. Broad participation allows for involvement in all levels of the family. With this involvement of influential members of the parents span of control comes a heightened sense of commitment and

Parental Engagement is crucial for a student to have academic achievement, whether it be in grade school or college.Parents need to be that person who guides the child through homework if they need help, bringing them to school, and going to parent teacher conferences to make sure their child is on the right path. Doing all these things could show your child that you're there if they need you and it brings encouragement to them, whether they show that or not.

Parents can become more involved in their child’s learning and gain valuables ideas from teachers on how to help and support their children. Teachers benefit by learning more about students' needs and home environment, ultimately helping with instruction and meeting student’s needs. Lastly, the students benefit as well. Increasing parent-teacher interactions helps increase their motivation for learning, improve behavior and have a more positive attitude about school in general, ultimately raising student’s academic achievement levels.

However, we have talked about creating meaningful connections that engage students in their learning. We can use the idea from this article and use background knowledge to create a bridge that will help build stronger parent communication and involvement. In the same way we might scaffold for students we could scaffold for parents to help communication. This could be beneficial for parents who are trying to be involved but might be trying to learn a whole new cultural perspective of a schooling system. To help relieve some of the pressure that comes from listening we could use repetition, especially if we are trying to explain something, which has teacher

In their everyday work teachers communicate with a wide range of school personnel as well as families who cannot speak English or speak little, families living in poverty, single-parent families, families who have different expectations for their children than school personnel and families in which one or more members has a disability. Therefore it is necessary that teachers communicate effectively in order to meet the needs of a diverse school population. Strong communication skills are fundamental in establishing partnership with parents to support student learning, promote equality through shared decision making and build a sense of community between school and home. Effective parent-teacher communication requires important interpersonal skills on the part of the teacher, tactfulness, providing information truthfully and openly, building trust and rapport through regular contact and using clarifying statements to ensure an accurate understanding of parental views. Use of everyday language, a positive tone and statements when discussing poor performance or challenging situations encourages conversation. Also, teacher who treats parents with respect and develops a “personal touch” in their communication style achieves enhanced quality of parent-teacher

Parental involvement in education is a vital essential for creating a cooperative environment for the student to thrive and succeed in. When a student knows that he or she is receiving support both inside and outside the school, the chances of that child becoming responsible for and active in their education are more likely. I know that there can be difficulties including parents for many reasons. Such parents may be too busy, uninterested or just feel helpless. However, as an educator, I will still have an obligation to reach out to these parents and assist them.