P-T Communication
When parents and teachers have open lines of communication students excel. The purpose of this discussion was to focus on my experiences related to parent/teacher communication in my preschool setting. The discussion suggests that parent-teacher communication is a major part of ensuring that my students are able to excel academically. The discussion also found that it is important to establish the lines of communication in the beginning of the school year. Parents want to know what their students are accomplishing and how to further assists their students to master the appropriate skills. The discussion found that there are several different modes of communication including parent-teacher conferences, reports, internet technology and parent-teacher contracts. These different forms of Communication serve distinct purposes and can be beneficial when properly utilized. Parent conferences are among the oldest types of parent-teacher communication but there have been different approaches associated with conferences. My approach embraces the values presented by CORE. This particular approach is different than traditional approaches to conferences because it really attempts to encourage parental involvement. In recent years the use of technology including the internet has greatly changed the manner in which parents and teachers communicate with one another. Advantages in technology allow parents to review grades, comments made by teachers, absences and so forth. All of these forms of communication serve distinct purposes and can be beneficial when properly utilized. The personal experiences reflect the overall ark of this discussion which asserts that teacher-parent communication is essential and should be taken seriously for the benefit of children.
Introduction
Parent teacher communication is important to the academic success of any child regardless of age (Wayne & Youngs, 2003). When parents and teachers have open lines of communication students excel. The purpose of this discussion is to focus on my experiences related to parent/teacher communication in my preschool setting. The discussion will contain research related to the benefits of proper parent/teacher communication. The discussion will also provide caveats into my personal experiences as a teacher and the manner in which I communicated with parents concerning their children.
It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge."
Albert Einstein
My occupation as a teacher has afforded me the opportunity to shape the minds and lives of the many young people entrusted to me. Teaching can be a challenge in many ways because it demands a great deal of time, patience and energy. In addition, it takes years to realize the true impact that I've had on the life of a youngster.
Teachers are special people. We get up early to go over our lesson plans for the day. We go to bed late because we often have a great deal of work to do after school hours are over. In addition, we often have the added responsibility to buy supplies for our classrooms and even our students. Although my income and the incomes of teachers throughout the nation are extremely low, still many choose the profession even when they have the opportunity to work in the private sector.
This is an example of that love that teachers have for the occupation. Although there are many challenges that teachers face. It is important to remember that behind every successful man or woman, there was at least one great teacher who encouraged that man or woman to do their best. In addition, there were parents who made a concerted effort to ensure that they communicated with teachers via phone calls and parent/teacher conferences.
In my own career as a preschool teacher I have witnessed the impact that parents have on their children's ability and even will to learn. In addition, I have seen how my influence as a teacher has led to the growth and development of my students. I have come to understand my own power to shape and form the minds of my students through teaching. It is indeed an art and quite a noble profession.
The importance of Parent/Teacher communication
Loving Parent"
Dear Teacher,
"I am sending you my most precious possession today,
Trusting in your care what to do and say,
Be gentle and loving and encourage him too,
I'm trusting in you to know what to do,
Show him things and let him draw,
So he'll remember the things he saw,
Let him jump and run and play,
He'll tell us all about his day,
Let him do things on his own too,
But please help him when he looks to you,
Give him a hug and smile alot,
Memories of you will never be forgot. (Davis, n.d.)"
As a teacher...
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