I found this neat and necessary article that EVERY parent should read! Parents are taking the easy way out and letting the entire responsibility of their teen's education fall in the laps of the teachers AND their TEEN! NOT a GOOD IDEA! Get "Involved Parents! This should show some insight for all of us...
In their book, Getting the Best out of Public Schools, authors Dr. Steven and Virelle Kidder share an article written by Linda S. Page on how parents can become involved in their children's schools. And according to Page, "The type of parental involvement that makes a positive difference in student achievement is more than 'volunteering.' While supporting the teacher is important, your concerns go deeper than this; and so should your involvement. Parents must become directly involved in their children's academic learning experience."
Page suggests that parents become aware of what their children are being taught, the amount of time they are spending on core subjects, the textbooks and testing instruments that are being used and how a parent can become involved at the schools.
In addition, parents can evaluate themselves to see if they are contributing to their children's education process. Page provides a checklist of questions for parents to ask themselves, including the following:
Am I creating in my child a love for learning?
Do I see that my children do their homework every night?
Have I met my children's teachers?
Do I know my children's teachers' educational objectives?
Do I know what my children's assignments are?
Do I send my children off to school with a nutritional breakfast?
Am I teaching my children the value of being responsible for school work by being responsible for my own work?
Do I attend at least two parent-teacher conferences a year?
In fostering relationships with school faculty, parents should follow chain of commands (i.e. if you have a possible misunderstanding, go to that person first) and be sensitive to the time constraints of the faculty members when setting up meetings. During the meeting, parents should have prepared questions to keep the discussion on task. Parents should remember to show courtesy and respect to the faculty member, and consider acknowledging that you are aware they also have your child's interests in mind. Also be sure to ask the teachers what you as a parent can do to make your children's education more effective.
Page encourages, "The most vital component for an effective, cooperative effort between parents, teachers, and administrators in schools is a positive relationship... Both educators and parents must make a concerted effort to build positive, trusting relationships through mutual courtesy, respect, and efforts to accommodate without compromising convictions."
This article was based on the book, Getting the Best out of Public Schools, by Dr. Steven & Virelle Kidder, specifically the article "The Case for Parental Involvement in the Schools," by Linda S. Page, former Manager of Education Policy for Focus on the Family
In their book, Getting the Best out of Public Schools, authors Dr. Steven and Virelle Kidder share an article written by Linda S. Page on how parents can become involved in their children's schools. And according to Page, "The type of parental involvement that makes a positive difference in student achievement is more than 'volunteering.' While supporting the teacher is important, your concerns go deeper than this; and so should your involvement. Parents must become directly involved in their children's academic learning experience."
Page suggests that parents become aware of what their children are being taught, the amount of time they are spending on core subjects, the textbooks and testing instruments that are being used and how a parent can become involved at the schools.
In addition, parents can evaluate themselves to see if they are contributing to their children's education process. Page provides a checklist of questions for parents to ask themselves, including the following:
Am I creating in my child a love for learning?
Do I see that my children do their homework every night?
Have I met my children's teachers?
Do I know my children's teachers' educational objectives?
Do I know what my children's assignments are?
Do I send my children off to school with a nutritional breakfast?
Am I teaching my children the value of being responsible for school work by being responsible for my own work?
Do I attend at least two parent-teacher conferences a year?
In fostering relationships with school faculty, parents should follow chain of commands (i.e. if you have a possible misunderstanding, go to that person first) and be sensitive to the time constraints of the faculty members when setting up meetings. During the meeting, parents should have prepared questions to keep the discussion on task. Parents should remember to show courtesy and respect to the faculty member, and consider acknowledging that you are aware they also have your child's interests in mind. Also be sure to ask the teachers what you as a parent can do to make your children's education more effective.
Page encourages, "The most vital component for an effective, cooperative effort between parents, teachers, and administrators in schools is a positive relationship... Both educators and parents must make a concerted effort to build positive, trusting relationships through mutual courtesy, respect, and efforts to accommodate without compromising convictions."
This article was based on the book, Getting the Best out of Public Schools, by Dr. Steven & Virelle Kidder, specifically the article "The Case for Parental Involvement in the Schools," by Linda S. Page, former Manager of Education Policy for Focus on the Family
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