One of the benefits of being an educator is witnessing the students’ progress. Effective parent communication is one way to help foster that growth, helping to create an environment of support for the student. Communicating well allows parents to stay informed about their child’s advancements and allows them to support you as their child’s educator.
Communication can come in many forms, and implementing an array will help ensure its effectiveness. You likely already use student classwork and homework as a method of communication with parents. A student’s classwork and homework give the parents insight into what is being taught, and gives them the opportunity to strengthen student understanding. You can connect with parents on how best to do this. The parents can ask their child, “What can you tell me about this?” Parents asking questions reinforces what has already been taught in school and provides them an opportunity for discussion.
Taking the time to email and call the parents is a small gesture that makes a significant impact. These actions take only a few moments and give parents a glimpse of the student’s achievement in class. Conversations can cover a range of topics such as how the student showed a specific virtue, how they contributed to a discussion, or a memorable classroom moment. Whatever the reason for the communication, these gestures will help develop a cohesive parent-teacher relationship.
Implementing effective ways to communicate allows parents to witness the school’s mission through their own children, leading to a successful school year.
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