School A To Z: Video Analysis

Next, we talk about the relationships with the teacher and the parents. Ms. McDermott uses class Dojo to communicate with the parents. The parents like communicating this way, so they always have access to their child’s academics via using their cellphone. There is also a classroom website that the parents and students have access

Improving communication between schools and home by providing teachers, parents, and other school staff with an opportunity to discuss individual student needs and strategies on how to appropriately meet them

One way to do this is to ask parents for information regarding their child at the beginning of the year, showing them that you value their thoughts and opinions. The last suggestion, and maybe the most important, is to consider the parent’s perspective. The article says, “Every parent loves their child, but not every parent knows how to be a parent.” Therefore, we need to be honest and present the information carefully while recognizing their point of view. This article was very relevant to my teaching experience which is why I chose to read it. Parent communication and involvement has been very low and I am not sure what to do to improve it. I have tried the application ClassDojo, monthly newsletters, phone calls, translators, emails, and hand-written notices to pull parents in. However, it always seems like the the parents of the students who I really need to talk to are the ones that don’t respond. I will take some of the suggestions in this article and implement in my classroom. For example, I really liked the one that focuses on the positives first and will try using the “HI-LO” notes. Everybody, not just parents, likes to hear positive comments over negative ones and will most likely return a missed call or message when they’ve had a positive conversation or experience with that person. Therefore, I think that this might be a great way to create positive and trusting relationships with students’ parents.

Learning is unique to each individual. Some students learn well in a structured group setting. There are visual, auditory, and hands on learners. Others find it easier to learn with one on one instruction some are capable of teaching themselves like Fredrick Douglas. An ideal educational experience would incorporate the various procedures highlighted in the video “Unschooling: the new class of learning”. These learning methods include those of Dale J. Stephens, a student who started a self-directed school and Arno Stern an educated researcher who “created a space for children to play and paint without restraint, without goal, and without competition”.

knowledge. The best part is, it is fun and develops interaction. This video will improve mainly decoding words and phonic awareness.

After watching the video on public education and comparing it to the way education was being presented back then and how it’s being presented now I can pretty much say nothing has really changed in the way education has become available and encouraged to anyone regardless of their social class. From personal experience I have to admit that social class does play a major role on education. Although education is an institution that has become available to anyone regardless of the background I have to acknowledge that not everyone (lower and middle class) has the same opportunity, methods, tools, and means (economically), etc. to be able to have the a similar future then the people that are considered to be a higher class. From my point of view

In the primary video, to be responsive to family concerns and their priorities (Dunst, 2002), Sonia introduces a 3-2-1 sheet, asking the parents to tell her three things she should know about their child, two things their child is interested in, their one wish for their child. This activity encourages the parents to communicate with her about their child. I am especially drawn to this simple, yet useful activity, as it opens up opportunities to engage with the parents, and learn what matters to them and their child. Again, such activity is based on relationship and trust, because parents are communicating private information about their children. This is also a good example of family-professional collaboration to achieve

As we all know, Modern Marvels was about the complexities and history of undergarments. The depth of information this episode pours out was exceptionally interesting to me. This educational video mainly explains the process behind sculpting undergarments people wear. Both genders can get something out of this video. As it explains the role of men’s underwear, women’s bras and panties, and socks.

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 purpose of the article, Turn Parents into Partners by Joellen Killion, is to evaluate and to establish interaction between parents and teachers to work together as partners in education. The active participants of the article are all parents and teachers, regardless of grade level. Although teachers understand the importance of parental involvement in education, there have been significant changes in the what involvement looks like in today’s technology rich environment, with additional changes in family structure, the economy, and an increase in cultural diversity. To assist in adjusting with those changes, Ms. Killion shared tips on how to build a partnership that is successful for all students. The results of this article reveal that both parents and teachers want to be supportive and to do what is best for the students to be successful. In order to do that, teachers need to establish clear expectations and to a build positive partnership with parents.

After the intro, the authors geared the information toward the fundamentals of successful parent involvement which included three sections that had different techniques for educators. In two of the sections there were tables that included modes and frequencies of communication and different activity ideas that teachers can host to involve parents. For example, one activity was “Family and Friend Breakfasts.” This would be where parents or other family members or friends could come and eat breakfast in the classroom while being served by the students. This is a great way to show appreciation to parents and develop positive rapport. Overall, the findings were beneficial in the sense that I can use the information provided in this article for my own practice. Among the abundance of research provided, there was also much insight integrated. An important insight from the authors was for educators to remember that parents and teachers have a common goal no matter what differences may appear. I aspire to be a teacher that respects the parents of my students and provides ample opportunities to make them feel a part of my classroom and their child’s education. The strategies for successful parent involvement conveyed in this article will help me to better achieve this aspiration for the optimal success of my

Khan Academy aims to educate people by providing helpful notes in form of short videos. He purposes in this video that intelligence can be expanded and changed. He suggests that intelligence is similar to muscles, both can be enhanced by struggling and straining. Khan Academy explains the concept of building and changing our intelligence as we grow up. He strongly believes that high usage of the human brain leads on to better intelligence in general. He discusses some scenarios including models of a human and animal brain that provides valid information on how the neurons in the brain develop depending on the stimulus that is exposed to them. This video is extremely useful because it provides an explanation of how intelligence can be changed.

Students’ parents and carers are part of the school community and should be encouraged to stay involved in their children’s education, and behaviour management and discipline if needed. Bryk and Schneider (2003) suggest that students’ academic levels and achievements are improved when teachers have relational trust and support from parents and carers. Effective communication with students, parents and staff will assist the process of resolutions should difficulties arise.

Each situation is different and teachers should be aware of their body language, and use of language, so when speaking with parents their communication should be different when talking to parents than when they are chatting with friends. The first step is establishing a dialogue by approaching the parent first and making them feel welcome and relaxed, as parents may be resistant in making first contact, due to, a bad experience with teachers themselves, as children or bad experiences in other schools with other teachers (Miller, 2003 & Roffey, 2002 as cited by Porter, 2008). There are different strategies teachers can use to maintain effective communication with parents and build strong relationships once they have made communication. Keeping a parents trust is important in maintaining open lines of communication so they can discuss concerns relating to the child and solve issues promptly. Teachers can gain parents confidence by always respecting confidentiality and avoiding rumours. If a parent finds out that, their child’s teacher breached confidentiality or is a known gossip, parents will find it difficult to confide in them with an issue regarding their child, particularly if it is of a personal nature. Parents are also more likely to approach their child’s teacher if they know they can discuss issues and reach a mutual agreement (Bender, 2005). Teacher-parent