Our Hasti public school strongly believes in maintaining strong , viable , and result oriented partnership with parents and expects same from parents as well* .Let us discuss the importance of partnership beween teacher and parents and what teacher should do to foster the same and then what parents should do to foster the strong partnership with teacher/s of their ward.
School has scheduled calss wise meeting of parents with teachers in addition to the regular meeting with the PTA of our school.
Positive & constructive relationship between Teachers to parents and Parents to teachers
we at Our Hasti Public school believes in having sustainable vibrant and live bonding with the parents school has planned calendar of meeting with parents regularly. Research shows that when a partnership approach between parents and teachers is evident, children’s work habits, attitudes about school and grades improve . They( children demonstrate better *social skills, fewer behavioral problems and a greater ability to adapt to situations and get along*. And parents and teachers benefit, too. When working together as partners, it’s been found that parents and teachers communicate more effectively, develop stronger relationships with one another and develop skills to support children’s behaviors and learning.
“Building partnerships between families and schools is an effective strategy to address opportunity gaps, especially for those who have been historically underserved,” “Strong partnerships support children’s learning and ability to develop lifelong skills and networks, while also strengthening parents’ capacity to be engaged in their child’s school experience.”
Here is an info graphic along with some tips on how to foster relationships with the parents of your students.
First Impressions
We want our encounters with parents to be warm and gracious. Try sharing bit about yourself. Most parents want to know how their child is doing so it’s important to communicate often and through various channels. You could use the* standard email or phone call*. You could also use apps like Remind, a platform where teachers can schedule and send reminders, assignments or homework*. There are many more apps External link you could use in your classroom. It’s important to declare your intentions. Discuss goals each of you have for the child for the school year. Try* providing weekly updates on what’s going on in the classroom* . For many parents, a phone call about their child is their worst nightmare . A positive call home letting them know how well their child is doing would be greatly appreciated.
Learn from Parents
Just as parents can learn from teachers; teachers can learn from parents. Listen to parents when they’re talking about their child. They may give you insights about the child that you were unaware of . As children get older, parents are not often asked how they can contribute or don’t know what to do. Let parents know how they can help you. Provide ways they can help at home and in the classroom. Try getting to know what skills, passions, and interests a parent has. Invite them to share their knowledge with the class.
Be Resourceful
When parents come with questions, point them in the right direction where they can find help. If you share a concern, be prepared to suggest resources. Another thing you can do is create a resource. Create a website with basic information External link such contact information; policies, supplies needed, and expectations that you have for students and parents for a successful year . Great platforms for building websites include WordPress, Wix and Weebly. If families do not have internet access, prepare a pamphlet or a newsletter and distribute them to parents.
Explain Decisions and Invite Input
Take the time to explain any instructional or any other decisions regarding the child. Many parents may not understand certain aspects of the educational system (i.e. standardized testing, curriculum choices, proper protocols). Educating parents who are unfamiliar with the education system makes it easier for them to understand External link what you’re doing and why . Also, invite parents to have inputs in decision making. Give them the information needed to form an opinion and listen to their solutions. Two heads are better than one and the parent may have knowledge you’re unaware of or come up with a solution that you may not have thought of.
Here is an info graphic along with some tips on how to foster relationships with the teachers of your ward Partnerships are most powerful when they include three main components , represented as the
* 3 C’s * COMMUNICATION, CONSISTENCY AND COLLABORATION.
The first is communication between home and school. Like any relationship in life, communication between you and your child’s teacher is key.* Communicate with your child’s teacher early on and throughout the school year* . Start by letting him/her know that you want to play your part in your child’s education. Discuss with your child’s teacher the best ways to communicate The best kind of communication is *open , clear , constructive and timely . Frequent, two-way communication is important to stay apprised of what is happening at school. ,
The second component of an effective partnership is *consistency. This involves opportunities and experiences you provide at home to support your child’s learning .Ask about and suggest ways you can work with your child at home to encourage their learning for a successful school year. Creating routines for homework, such as establishing a time and quiet place, is important. Providing learning
This kind of partnership sends a consistent message to your child and lets him know that you and his teacher together support his learning.
The third component of partnering is collaboration. Collaboration will be easier if communication is frequent, and you consistently create opportunities for your child’s learning. A collaborative, cooperative partnership focuses on specific, positive strategies to help your child achieve to the best of his or her potential . Planning and problem-solving are forms of collaboration, and will be especially important when your child needs extra support to reach a goal*.
Collaborative planning with your child’s teacher involves acknowledging the need to work together to address a concern, staying focused on finding a solution (not placing blame), making plans that involve support and responsibility at both home and school, following through on plans and checking back to make sure progress is being made.
Remember that the parent and teacher relationship should be a partnership . When parents and teachers can successfully work together to ensure a child’s success . It’s a win-win situation Our Hasti school welcomes and invite and involve parents in the holistic progress of the wards of the parent members ,
Our Hasti public school makes all out efforts to invite, and involve parents in real and virtual meet regularly and periodically for the better all round progress of their wards and our students
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