Interactions With Parents and Students to Promote Successful Parent-Teacher Relationships

Interactions With Parents and Students to Promote Successful Parent-Teacher Relationships

Chapter 12 introduces teachers to serious interactions with parents and students to promote successful parent-teacher relationships. In this chapter, I discovered three key points that will help me throughout my practice experience:

Interacting with Parents

The first lesson I learned is the importance of building positive and effective relationships with parents. As a teacher, I need to take the initiative in establishing a positive relationship with each parent, starting with understanding their individual needs (Machado & Botnarescue 348). Furthermore, I must ensure parents are included throughout the year by informing them of student progress, communicating expectations, and responding quickly to concerns. In my practicum experience, this will be a key factor in helping me create an environment where students can thrive.

Models of Communication

Different communication models can be used as teachers establish effective relationships with parents. Chapter 12 discusses the importance of using an interpersonal approach to communication, which involves active listening and demonstrating empathy (Machado & Botnarescue 352). Additionally, I learned that teachers should practice communication strategies such as assertive questioning and reflective speaking to foster meaningful conversations with parents. I will report to the practicum supervisor on these strategies to ensure I am effectively communicating with parents.

Home visits

I learned about the importance of home visits. Home visits allow teachers to understand more about a student’s home life and can be used to build relationships between parents and the school (Machado & Botnarescue 354). I will use home visits to create collaboration between the school and home, discuss student progress, and set expectations. For instance, when visiting, I will use open-ended questions and actively listen to what the parents say. Home visits are an excellent way for teachers to build strong relationships with parents and provide support where needed.

Works Cited

Machado, Jeanne M., and Helen Meyer Botnarescue. Student teaching: Early childhood practicum guide. Cengage Learning, 2010.

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State 3 things you learned in Chapter 12 that will help you throughout your practicum experience.
Machado, J. Student Teaching: Early Childhood Practicum Guide