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Meet early: put faces to names for easier dialogue

Communication as always is so important in schools and it is good to encourage communication between parents and teachers, sooner rather than later.

Communication is an important pillar of the International Baccalaureate program but teachers and parents need to remember they too have to be good role-models. As a Secondary teacher and counselor, I suggest:

• Understand you both want the best for your children or students.

• Parents and teachers should meet early in the year so that they can put a face to the name.

• Encourage students to communicate their ups and downs at school and parents to share some of this experience by becoming involved in extra-curricular activities.

• Agree to communicate issues worrying students — at home or at school.

• Thank teachers when they do something positive for your child.

• Don’t write an email to a teacher or parent when you’re angry.

• Avoid trading negative stories with parents and splashing it out on social media.

• Don’t bad-mouth teachers in front of your children.

• Believe in your children and always try to find a happy-medium which keeps both sides happy.

• There are different schools for different students. Find another school with a better match if necessary.




 

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