I have learned that there are parents that will support the teachers and there are parents that will always support their children. Overall I have encountered the parents that will support me. They want to help their child as much as I do but sometimes the child just does not want to be helped. The tough thing about parents is they want nothing but the best for their child but sometimes it is very difficult to give that one on one attention to each student. I have spoken to several parents and we will brainstorm ideas to help their child but it can be difficult to do all that we plan just because of timing.
I am glad that parents are overall supportive of the teachers but it is difficult when you encounter one that is not. The parents that will do anything to avoid blaming themselves or their child. I have only had a few of these types of parents but it is more harmful than helpful to their child if they work against the teachers rather than with them.
Hi, Ginger - time really is the bane of teaching, isn't it? One strategy to help get most parents on your side is to contact them prior to any problems arising, either through open houses in your lab, or through direct phone contact, and let them know all about your program and your expectations. Then again, that takes time, too, but is usually quite effective at creating allies.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the idea. I think I might try to have a small "tea" party at the beginning of next semester to get to know parents.
ReplyDeleteI like that idea about the open house in the lab ,I may just try that next year Dr. M. That would really set the tone for the parents to see what Cosmetology is really all about !
ReplyDeleteSelina