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between parents and teachers is vital to help children reach their full
potential in learning. Often busy schedules limit the time that parents
and teachers can share information, so making the most of your parent-teacher
conference opportunities is even more important.
Parents should approach the school setting with confidence and be fully prepared to share important information. Since there will only be a short time to discuss your child's learning and progress, you should think about any questions or concerns you may have, write these down in advance and take them to the conference. Don't be afraid to ask questions. This is the best way to get the information you need to help your child learn. The following are suggestions for questions for questions you might ask during the parent-teacher conference: How does my child learn
best? What are my child's strengths?
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What are your
expectations for my child? Know what your child will be expected to do in class. You and the teacher must must work together in supporting your child to think, to learn and to figure things out on his own. How does my child interact
with other children and adults? Is my child accepted by peers? Is he
/ she happy at school? What do you see as my
child's special interest? What can I do at home to help develop these?
Keep an open mind when you talk to your child's teacher. Do not be surprised or caught off guard by answers to any questions you ask. It may even be difficult to hear some comments. Ask for suggestions to help keep things on a positive track. And most importantly, if you do not understand something -- ask questions! |