tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33353812.post116096619822541452..comments2024-02-17T04:12:23.721-04:00Comments on parentalcation: Advice for TeachersTurbineGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09781298806992944235noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33353812.post-1161035674839788192006-10-16T17:54:00.000-04:002006-10-16T17:54:00.000-04:00I don't think that email should replace other comm...I don't think that email should replace other communication, but should be used more. In 25 teachers we have only had one that used email effectively. None of the other teachers have sent home their email, though some asked for ours... and then never used them.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the compliment.TurbineGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781298806992944235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33353812.post-1161024063182447302006-10-16T14:41:00.000-04:002006-10-16T14:41:00.000-04:00Excellent list. I especially agree with you about ...Excellent list. I especially agree with you about the organization and the honesty parts. If you want results as a teacher, you need to start by being specific when there is a problem. It saves you, the parents, and the student a lot of hassle if you focus directly on what kind of behavior is occurring and exactly what the student is behind in. <BR/><BR/>That teacher was wrong to have a "conference" when you were coming. Although emergencies come up, I can tell this probably wasn't the case. If another teacher wants something, we need to be able to tell our colleagues that the parent coming in for a meeting comes first. <BR/><BR/>My only quibble is about e-mail. In a perfect world where everyone (parents, teachers, and administrators) had e-mail and used in a timely manner, I would agree with you entirely. Unfortunately, not all parents have e-mail or answer them on time (or teachers...or administrators), so a teacher cannot depend on e-mail communication. If a parent prefers to correspond by e-mail, though, I try to do so as much as possible. I also like the idea of having a website for classes where parents are told what's going on in the week and can find their children's homework assignments (and download, if possible). <BR/><BR/>BTW, congrats on the great job you're doing with your niece. Good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com