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Although the ability of families to participate in their child’s learning varies widely because of other family or job obligations, it is the responsibility of teachers to provide opportunities for them to understand both the instructional program and their child’s progress. Teachers establish relationships with families by communicating to them about the instructional program, conferring with them about individual students, and inviting them to be part of the educational process itself. The level of family participation and involvement tends to be greater at the elementary level, when young children are just beginning school. However, the importance of regular communication with families of adolescents cannot be overstated. A teacher’s effort to communicate with families conveys the teacher’s essential caring, valued by families of students of all ages.
Danielson, C. 2013
Artifact 4c-1
Artifact 4c-1
Introduction Letter
Introduction Letter
My Senior Practicum has allowed me to be present in the classroom for two full days. At the beginning of this class, I wrote up an Introduction letter to the parents to share a little bit about myself. I believe that this Introduction letter clearly shows my care for the student's well-being and their overall learning in the classroom. This is shown through expressing my mission statement as an educator and what strategies I will use to implement it in the classroom. I have encouraged parents to be involved in their student's learning lives by explicitly inviting their feedback in regard to their children and the classroom.
Artifact 4c-2
Artifact 4c-2
Culture Day
Culture Day
This is a paper written up to explain to parents about the project that is being asked of the students to complete. Parents are offered a chance to exclusively participate in what children will be doing for their projects. Three options are listed, and parents have the choice to pick one for their children to engage in. Along with the information given about the project, a space is provided for parents to volunteer in the classroom and help facilitate learning opportunities.
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