Personal Statement: Parent Communication In The Classroom

In an informal discussion between myself and the class teacher we would determine our roles throughout the activities, what teaching styles will be used to match the needs of the individual children or groups. Discussing the individual children and preparing to provide additional support ensuing all needs are met, any barriers that may become apparent during the lesson can be overcome without fuss.

Co-teaching is important, especially in the school I did my special education field experience at because they are full inclusion. This school district did co-teaching for math and reading. Students receive their assistance with in the classroom while the teacher is instructing class. It takes a lot of planning and collaboration with the classroom teacher, I believe this is not the most beneficial way to teach students that have learning needs. it can become very distracting for the student because what is going on around them. Learning with their peers is important, the instructions their receiving in the classroom are above their level. I wonder how this is providing the best education possible?

I believed that every student should have the same opportunities that I had no matter where they came from. I have a tremendous amount of experience with children all the way from Kindergarten through to grade 8, as I volunteered almost everyday during grade 9-11 and in grade 11, I decided to do a co-op and I chose to do it at my elementary school. When I first started out my co-op, I was a bit passive because I did not want to take over the class from the teacher, rather I wanted to see what the teacher's teaching style was and how I can emulate it to a degree. After the first few weeks, I felt very confident in the students' progress and I decided to take a more active role in the classroom. The teacher shared her lesson plans with me and told me what she wanted me to do in order for the lesson to go smoothly. I can admit that some days it seemed like the students simply did not want to learn anything, however on those days I tried to motivate and encourage the students to participate in class, in order to get them out of that mood. I believe that the best way for students to learn is through listening, but also

The article goes into great detail over the fact that co-teaching, when implemented correctly, has the potential of really enhancing the learning of all students (Conderman & Hedin, 2014, p.359). Before any co-teaching can happen though the article elaborates on the fact that a teacher needs to know who their students are. And when differentiating instruction a teacher needs to be able to address a “students’ unique strengths, interest, skills, and readiness” (Conderman & Hedin, 2014, p. 353). After all helping each child learn, whatever that looks like, is the ultimate goal, and this article shows how teachers can do this with a co-teacher.

A positive relationship with a co-worker is essential as you need to know there is someone there that you can trust and to show a good example to the children. Developing and showing a positive working relationship with adults is important because this helps to maintain a positive learning environment that benefits the pupils, parents and

I approach collaboration as a team player, and I believe students need more than one person to guide them to their full educational potential. Also, active and prepared participation of weekly PLC meetings with the teachers of my special education students to plan collaborative curriculum have increased results in math and reading substantially. Participating in co-teaching furthers my repertoire of knowledge to assist my students. I have learned a vast amount from sharing and consulting with colleagues regarding students, observing mentoring teachers, and planning activities to ensure growth in students.

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,

Communicating effectively with parents and students is important in order to be successful at teaching. Studies have shown that parental involvement in a student’s education allows for greater success in the classroom (Duarte, G, Cerda-Perez, E & Rosenberg, G 2007). Technology is beneficial in communicating with students and parents. The use of technology allows for students and parents to have access to current lesson plans as well as access to the teacher after normal school hours. This opens up doorways for the student or parent to ask questions about assignments and class discussions. The uses of classroom websites, e-mails, text messaging and student web sites are just a few examples of technology that is used to communicate

I believe in a team approach in the classroom. Each staff member has a role with task to complete for the classroom to run smoothly. When a new staff becomes part of the team, I first ask them question to see what other experience the team member has be involved with to date. What the team member would like to contribute to the classroom? I review how I will communicate with the team member and my expectation of communication with me. Weekly staff meeting are held to keep everyone on the same page. I modify my delivery of instruction if the team member is having trouble with the expectations. I ask the team members to help me solve problems. I am not always around in all situations. Each of the team members have a have relationships with the students and view things differently. So, listening to the information and point of view the team members bring to the classroom is valuable. I also ask the team member to complete an evaluation of the classroom environment and area I can help them with at the end of each school year or when leaving the classroom. I try to provide an example with my own

Teacher: Do you believe that a partnership is possible with a teacher/school personnel? Why or why not?

Co-teaching is exactly what it sounds like, it is a team of two teachers who use their combined efforts to better the education of their students. We are a team, and as such we will share the

The steps I took to foster teacher-to-student interactions was I checked in on students during white board time and when they were working on the assignment individually. This kept students engaged on learning but also if they needed helped I was there to help them. It made a positive impact because the students could come to me if they needed help or if they were not confident on how to do something, I was right there to help. The steps I took to foster student-to-student interactions was I had them turn and talk to a partner during white boards. This allowed students to ask for help or discuss what answer they got. This also made a positive impact because it helped the students discuss the different strategies they used but also if they were

There are three teachers in the classroom, one does reading/lesson circle with a small group of students, another does arts and crafts, and one of them circulates throughout the room helping students with their work-plans. The teacher that circulates around the room all the time appears to be the head teacher and when a conflict arises she is the one to mediate it. The way that the teachers speak with the children is as if they are equals, they aren’t talked down to and the students give the teachers complete respect.

Good communication is an important parenting skill. Whether you are parenting a toddler or a teenager, good communication is the key to building self-esteem as well a mutual respect. It is extremely important for parents to be able to communicate clearly and efficiently with their children. An open and effective communication line between parents and their children, benefits not only the children, but every member of the family. Relationships between parents and their children are notably improved when there is productive communication taking place. Basically, if communication between parents and their children is satisfying, then their relationships are gratifying as well.

These problems are not self solving problems. Parents must go forth and try to help. For the best results of the parent and teacher to have good communication a teacher should put one-way and two-way communication skill sets together and use them. One-way communication skill set is when the teacher tries to inform parents about upcoming events, activities, or student progress. They will try to communicate through report card, newsletter and school websites.