Parent & Vice-Principal
A parent meets with the vice-principal to discuss her son’s challenges in school and, in particular, his suspension. The discussion gets heated, with an accusation of racism on the part of the school and a demand that the parent leave the premises.
By engaging in the analysis of this Ted-Viv vignette, teacher candidates will:
Reflect on their personal views and professional responsibilities regarding implicit bias and racism.
Develop insights into parental engagement and communication.
Understand policies concerning visitors to the school.
Parent engagement and communications, Student conduct, School safety, racism, discrimination, inclusion and equity, ethics, policy, knowledge gathering.
Child and Adolescent Development and Student Transitions
Knowledge of the Ontario Context; Race
Safe and Accepting Schools/Creation of a Positive School Climate
Parent Engagement and Communication
Please access the vignette transcript document here: TEd-ViV Case 7_ Parent & Vice-Principal Transcript pdf