Parents Need The Best For School Students

The Essential Conversation: what parents and teachers can learn from each other, written by Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot, focuses in on the “essential” discussion that occurs between parents and teachers when it comes to a child’s education and life while looking further into the hidden meanings behind this exchange. Lawrence-Lightfoot describes how often times the dialogue that occurs between parents and teachers has hidden undertones such as anxiety along with parental ghosts from the past along with several other trajectories that may impact how effectiveness of parent and teacher discussion/collaboration. The theme of Lawrence-Lightfoot’s book can best be summed up in a quote she shared about parent-teacher conferences; “Beneath the polite surface

It is critical for a parent to be involved in their children’s education because it is important for a child to have knowledge. Parents often help toddlers develop early academic skills by reading books to them or helping them learn their ABCs and numbers. When a child starts school, parents should communicate with their child’s teachers and keep track of their academic progress. Parents of older children should focus on teaching their children independent study

Parental involvement in a child’s education can be detrimental to the teaching process in more ways that someone might realize. The article by Ron Clark, “What teachers really want to tell parents” outlined the problems that can arise in the way parents perceive their child’s teacher, on the other end of the spectrum than the most commonly known problem, which is when parental involvement is lacking, it can cause a direct relation to inhibiting their child’s ability to learn, and do well in school. Clark discusses the problems that arise when a parent doesn’t appreciate the teacher’s involvement in their child’s life. He first acknowledges the fact that new teachers are only making it 4.5 years into the profession, which some of the reasons

Communication between teachers and the parents of students is essential for the growth and success of the student both inside and outside of the classroom. This communication is best achieved through parent conference opportunities. One way that this is achieved is through regular open house nights. This is where parents, and other members of the community, are invited to come to the school and talk to the teachers and other faculty at the school. Another conference opportunity presents itself in a scheduled appointment between the teacher and the parent. This will enable the parent to meet face-to-face with their child’s teacher during a time that is more convenient to them, as these appointments can occur before, during, and after school. Additionally, conferences can take place over the phone. This is a convenient way for both parties to communicate effectively in a way that works best for them.

If they all work together the classroom will not only be a positive environment, but the goals that have been set will be achieved. High-quality teachers are important to have in any school district because they can really make a difference on our student’s life. We need to realize that our students are our future and it is important that they use what they have learned so they can learn to face the world properly with the different type of skills they have learned in school. Some students face complications, but educators are their to help students get through anything. It is always important to ask questions and to ask for help. This is something we encourage most at the Rolla Public School

It is important to have parents involved with all parents. Research has proven that unless parents and communities are involved in their child educational goals, often time the goals are not met. There are programs that are able to assist parents to assist their child in learning. Many times parents feel that they are failing as parents when their child is struggle academically. Communication is key when dealing with struggling students. Various different modes of communication are necessary. Parents should have an input on how the intervention is being implementing and is it done with fedicaility. Providing education to parents may be needed for them to help their student be

Also, we should keep building on positive relationships between the teachers and children we care for. Some of the ways we can do this is by demonstrating respect for the children. We can show them we care by giving them physical affection, using eye contact, be careful with tone of voice and showing them our smile. We need to be consistent with the children. Finally,

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

By informing parents of the ways in which they may be able to assist (Fellowes, 2010), paired with flexible commitment offers, teachers are setting a comfortable and casual scene for parents to become involved in their child’s learning.

Since research supports the need of parental involvement, I have decided to use several methods to keep parents informed and involved in their student’s education. First, each Friday I plan for students to take home their “Friday Folder.” In the “Friday Folder” I will place graded papers for parents to sign and return, a class newsletter (one can be viewed below in the attached artifact) with essential dates and information for parents to keep in mind, and a weekly progress report with information regarding behavior, work habits, and missing assignments that parents will need to initial and return to school on the following Monday. Other means of communication with parents include providing parents with the school phone number and my extension number, providing my email address and asking for parents email addresses, and using the student’s agenda as a form of communication between the home and the school.

The symbiotic relationship between teachers and parents is crucial to the educational success of a student. Parents must be involved with their child’s education through consistent attendance of IEP meetings and advocate for their child and their needs at school. Teachers can encourage parent involvement through, traveling notebooks home and note home programs which establish an open line of communication between teacher and parent. Parent-teacher conferences are a great way for teachers and parents to be involved in the success of the student's educational experience.

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

There are 2 types of ‘home learning’ first is where a child is educated at home instead of sending them to a school and secondly is more for the older children which is considered as distance learning, this is a way of learning remotely without being in regular face-to-face contact with a teacher in the classroom. The difference in home school and home learning is with home school, a tutor will come into your home to teach you on a one to one. Home learning involves no tutors, no teachers, just the individual having to do their own research via different resources such as the internet or books. More often than not, children are homeschooled because their parents feel they can give their child a better education than the local school can. Parents

B. Preview – Traditional homeschooling can be problematic to a student’s life skills and overall development. The social learning aspect of school, which is lacking in homeschool, directly transfers into college and the workplace. Most teenagers and kids need to be supervised at every moment or else they will not do their work and, while at home, it is hard to find the motivation to do schoolwork.

Fundamentally the role of the classroom teacher is to implement strategies to support, engage and extend the learning of all individuals. In order for this to occur we need to also consider how we involve, collaborate and communicate with parents, fellow colleagues and specialised teachers. Ashman and Elkins (2008) state that teachers need to make themselves aware of the support systems they can access or create to support the needs of all students. This in turn will ultimately enhance teaching potential allowing teachers to fully maximise learning for all. I personally believe that collaboration is not only essential to the professional growth of teachers (Cramer & Stivers, 2007), but a vital key when acting in the best interest of the students and their families.