Like last week's lecture, I thought that this week's speakers brought some of the most vital tips and information to us future teachers. As a teacher, we decided that one of the biggest fears is the wrath of the parents. By talking with these three mothers and fathers, we were able to understand the frustrations and expectations that they have, and hear about what they feel works best.
Some key ideas that made them happy about their child's education were when there was a lot of communication between the parent, student, and teacher. I don't think that this idea can be made much more loud and clear. Communication can really be the big determining factor t make or break a new teacher. Along with this concept, the parents were pleased with teachers who were engaged with their students, brought current practice and research into the classroom, as well as creative new ideas.
Another thing that the parents stressed was to have high expectations for all students, regardless of their disabilities or special needs. It was hard to hear that some teachers had not given goals, or had given up on a students.
One thing that interested me was the comments made on the NCLB act. The main thing that they were concerned about was the fact that at conferences, all they were shown was graphs and numbers, which mean absolutely nothing to them. As a result, the parents noted lower turn out at parent teacher conferences. These measurable outcomes are not really at the individual level, and as parents, that is what they are concerned with. Even if a child is "at the top" of the charts, does it really give them any benefits in school? Tests do not show tools or ways to be equipped on how to meet the needs of the student.
One other aspect that was difficult to hear was the frustrations of the parents about how often they had to intervene and advocate for their child. These parents were not pushy, but very well educated, and it scares me to think about what fate a child might have if they did not have parents that fit this description, or parents with the time to help them out.
I think the most important idea that this lecture brought about is that as a teacher, we are responsible for someone else's child, their well being, education, and their future.
Around the country, the role of parents in education is gaining notice and support. In Maryland, parents who provide great support to their children for education can recieve bonuses, somewhat similar to the "Teacher of the Year" award. It goes to show how important the relationship of teacher and parent is in the education of a child.
Check out the article:http://www.edweek.org/login.html?source=http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2008/04/30/35parent.h27.html&destination=http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2008/04/30/35parent.h27.html&levelId=2100
Some key ideas that made them happy about their child's education were when there was a lot of communication between the parent, student, and teacher. I don't think that this idea can be made much more loud and clear. Communication can really be the big determining factor t make or break a new teacher. Along with this concept, the parents were pleased with teachers who were engaged with their students, brought current practice and research into the classroom, as well as creative new ideas.
Another thing that the parents stressed was to have high expectations for all students, regardless of their disabilities or special needs. It was hard to hear that some teachers had not given goals, or had given up on a students.
One thing that interested me was the comments made on the NCLB act. The main thing that they were concerned about was the fact that at conferences, all they were shown was graphs and numbers, which mean absolutely nothing to them. As a result, the parents noted lower turn out at parent teacher conferences. These measurable outcomes are not really at the individual level, and as parents, that is what they are concerned with. Even if a child is "at the top" of the charts, does it really give them any benefits in school? Tests do not show tools or ways to be equipped on how to meet the needs of the student.
One other aspect that was difficult to hear was the frustrations of the parents about how often they had to intervene and advocate for their child. These parents were not pushy, but very well educated, and it scares me to think about what fate a child might have if they did not have parents that fit this description, or parents with the time to help them out.
I think the most important idea that this lecture brought about is that as a teacher, we are responsible for someone else's child, their well being, education, and their future.
Around the country, the role of parents in education is gaining notice and support. In Maryland, parents who provide great support to their children for education can recieve bonuses, somewhat similar to the "Teacher of the Year" award. It goes to show how important the relationship of teacher and parent is in the education of a child.
Check out the article:http://www.edweek.org/login.html?source=http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2008/04/30/35parent.h27.html&destination=http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2008/04/30/35parent.h27.html&levelId=2100
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