Answer to Question #248019 in English for Zama

Question

As a teacher you are worried about apparent (uninvolvement of parent with their children As a learners at your school

Answer 1

Parental involvement is essential for student development and offers many benefits. It also helps improve student behavior in the classroom. Having parents and teachers communicate more helps students feel more motivated in their classes; their self-esteem and attitudes in class improve. Some of the barriers that make parents get less involved with learners at school;

Lack of parent education to help with schoolwork,

Cultural or socioeconomic differences,

Language differences between parents and staff,

Parent attitudes about the school,

Staff attitudes toward parents, and.

Concerns about safety in the area after school hours.

Some of the tips for teachers to help them work with parents include:

Be polite and patient

Focus on the positive attributes of their child

Never talk in front of the child

Maintain secrecy to the child of your meetings with parents

Keep performance or teacher worksheets close by

Guide parents

Keep weekly meetings.