The Art Of Conducting Productive and Positive Parent Teacher Meetings
Parent Teacher Meeting Great opportunity for parent and teacher to develop a healthy and strong relationship for the holistic development of a child.
Parent Teacher Meeting So how can teachers ensure for a successful productive and positive Parent Teacher Meeting ?
Send Informative Invitations Prepare Prepare Prepare Arranging the classroom 1 Before the Conference 2 3
During the Conference 1 Be aware of your Body Language 2 Share real stories and students work 3 Include the positive 4 Create clear goals
During the Conference (Cond.) 5 Avoid educational jargon 6 Give parents responsibilities 7 Encourage questions 8 If a parent becomes hostile, don’t engage 9 Remain professional at all times
For years parent-teacher conferences have been the primary means of parent-teacher communication. But now, many schools are trying something new…………
Why Student Led Conferences??? Students develop OWNERSHIP of their learning 1 Students build INDEPENDENCE 2 Students take PRIDE in their success 3 Students identify areas for IMPROVEMENT 4 Students SHARE knowledge and skills learned 5
The objective of Student Led Conference is to make the child feel a part of the whole process , to get them in tune with their own progress. It helps them accept responsibility for their learning Student accountability is utmost by plus for student-led conferences . At SSWS we call the Student led Conference as ‘ Leaders of their Own Learning’ - (LOL)
A Follow Up is very important Stay in contact with the parents 1 After the Conference 2
Parent Teacher Meetings are………… Essential building blocks for Home to School Communication. A time for listening, sharing and working together. So…We sum up by saying
Education is a shared commitment between dedicated teachers, motivated students and enthusiastic parents with high expectations. Always Remember !!!!