ST 3: Then...Now... by Siti Ardah Iskandar https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3 I used to think... Now I think... en-us 2016-06-22 02:56:20 UTC 2016-06-23 13:18:44 UTC hello@padlet.com Example: sitiardah https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115300770 I used to think that parents like to interfere in what I do in the classroom.
Now I think that I should look from their perspective and see whether I can improve based on their feedback.]]> 2016-06-23 07:38:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115300770 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302556 I used to think that parents treat the school like a 'childcare centre'.

Now I think that parents want to play a larger role in their children's well-being at school.]]> 2016-06-23 08:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302556 I used to think that parents questioned everything I do but now I think if I keep them informed they stop the questioning. https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302566 2016-06-23 08:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302566 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302567 I used to be afraid of communicating with parents as I felt that they will make things difficult for me. 

Now I know that they appreciate what teachers do in school. As long as we maintain communication with them, there will not be any major issues (: ]]> 2016-06-23 08:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302567 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302568 I used to think that  parents are always expecting too much and that overwhelms me.

Now I think parents are my partners in education.]]> 2016-06-23 08:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302568 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302569 I used to think parents only want to find our faults.
Now I think that they are just being more involved and want to be informed when they assume wrongly.]]> 2016-06-23 08:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302569 I used to think that classroom interaction with students is sufficient for me to get to know students. Now I think getting to know parents will also help me to understand students better. https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302573 2016-06-23 08:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302573 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302578 I used to think that parents only come forward when they want to complain or highlight something that happened to their child. Now I think they appreciate teachers more and are willing to work alongside us for the benefit of their child.]]> 2016-06-23 08:14:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302578 I used to be afraid to contact parents, thinking that they will nitpick or judge. I also didn't use to think it was important to keep in close contact with parents.  https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302579 Now I think that in order for my students to really learn and do well in life, parental involvement is important and inevitable. We should work together ]]> 2016-06-23 08:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302579 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302580 I used to think that parents are looking to "complain". 

Now I think that parents do give teachers affirmation and are sincere to work together with teachers]]> 2016-06-23 08:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302580 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302581 I used to think that parents and teachers views when different, may cause a rift between how they want their child to be educated.
Now I think that parents, as long as teachers explain their goals and expectations of their child, parents are supportive and they will give their support whenever  ]]> 2016-06-23 08:14:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302581 I used to think that collaboration with parents are not so important. https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302583 Now I think otherwise.
We need their support.]]> 2016-06-23 08:14:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302583 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302585 I used to think that parents are there to judge my work. Now I think they are just concerned with their own child's learning.]]> 2016-06-23 08:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302585 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302586 I used to think parents are very demanding. Now I think, we can work together.]]> 2016-06-23 08:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302586 I used to think that dealing with parents is extra work. https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302587
Now I think that actually both parents and teachers need to work together in developing the child. 

-m-]]> 2016-06-23 08:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302587 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302588 I used to think that difficult parents are trying to make things hard for the teacher but now I've learnt that they too have the same goal as us Teachers and we need to be able to view things from their perspective.]]> 2016-06-23 08:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302588 I used to think that parents are not putting enough time to care for their children but now I think they have their fair share of problems and sometimes because of that they are protective of their children. We have to learn to emphasize w them too https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302592 2016-06-23 08:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302592 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302594 I used to think that parents are mostly there to find fault/mistakes Now I think that , all they want is to work hand in hand to help their child. They are partners and not customers. 

]]> 2016-06-23 08:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302594 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302597 I used to think that communication with parents require lots of time and effort.

Now I think that it's so much easier when we establish trust and confidence.]]> 2016-06-23 08:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302597 I used to think that parents nowadays are too involved with their children such that it stifles growth and shifts responsibility away from the child. Now, I understand why they behave as such, they are instead doing their best as a parent to ensure that everything goes on well in their child's development. https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302598 2016-06-23 08:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302598 I used to dislike meeting and contacting parents but  now I think parents should be actively involved and be always kept in the loop about their child's progress in school.  https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302599 2016-06-23 08:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302599 I used to think parents are very calculative.  https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302600 2016-06-23 08:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302600 I used to think that fathers will not join in school activities. Now I think they are more open minded and willing to participate in school activities https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302601 2016-06-23 08:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302601 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302602 I used to think that I should only communicate with parents when I needed to complain about the child. Now I update parents on all the positive things the child has done as well.]]> 2016-06-23 08:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302602 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302605 I used to think that parents are very demanding and unreasonable (no thanks to horror stories).

However, now I think that there are a lot parents who are genuinely invested in the studies of their children, and are keen to collaborate with the teachers. ]]> 2016-06-23 08:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302605 I used to think we should only involve parents when their kids misbehave, now I really see parents as very important partner to work together to enhance children's learning experience https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302606 2016-06-23 08:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302606 I used to think that engaging parents can be a tedious task. https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302607 But now I feel that the engagement of parents makes a positive difference in a child's life and its worth the trouble.]]> 2016-06-23 08:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302607 I used to think that dad don't care but they are the teddy bear....awwwwww https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302608 2016-06-23 08:15:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302608 I used to think that parents were only interested in their children's academic achievement.  https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302609 Now I think they are more informed and express concern about the child's holistic development. That is encouraging. ]]> 2016-06-23 08:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302609 vanscafe https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302613 I use to think that parents can be difficult because they thought their child was the only one in the class. 

Now I think that, yes, to them their child is the only one that can be concerned about .. As it shows their concern for their child ... It shows they are interested in their child's well-being. We should work in hand with them to put their fear and concern to rest. ]]> 2016-06-23 08:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302613 I used to think that engaging parents is a tedious and unachievable task.  https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302617
Now I think that engaging parents is not only beneficial for the child's learning but also rewarding to hear parents accepting and looking in the eyes of an educator. ]]> 2016-06-23 08:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302617 I used to be apprehensive of parents being in the school. Now I know that teachers and parents can build cordial relationship when there is the opportunity to do so. https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302619 2016-06-23 08:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302619 I used to think that some parents simply abdicate their responsibilities towards their children's education to the school and the teachers in toto. Now I discovered that some of them genuinely have problems in managing their kids. I began to emphatise n work with them to help their kids. https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302620 2016-06-23 08:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302620 I used to think only Mother inviole in child education but now I realise that more and more Father involved in their child growth. https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302624 2016-06-23 08:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302624 I used to think that parents in our school have a lot to say about the school but now I think that engaging the parents is really a great help . https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302626 2016-06-23 08:15:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302626 I used to think that daddies don't care but they are the teddy bears awww...  https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302629 2016-06-23 08:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302629 I used to think that parents would always want to 'take over' our job. Now, I think that there is more than ever to engage them for the betterment of everybody. https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302630 2016-06-23 08:15:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302630 I used to think tt Asian parents especially daddies don't really express their love to their children openly, but now I changed my perspectives.  Thks for the video and hosting of Dads for Life.  https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302632 2016-06-23 08:15:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302632 I used to think that parents are troublesome. Now I think they are our strongest partners as they provide us with very  good suggestions and feedback to improve and take the school to the next level https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302633 2016-06-23 08:15:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302633 I used to think parents' presence in school should just be restricted to serving as PVs, but now I understand why it is important to engage them beyond that level. chan_sau_mei https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302634 2016-06-23 08:15:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302634 I used to think teaching is teacher's responsibility，now I think it is important to cooperate with parent s https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302644 2016-06-23 08:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302644 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302647 I used to think that parents can be a hindrance. Now I]]> 2016-06-23 08:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302647 I used to think that parents a great resource of information only on students in my class. https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302648
Now I think they partners in student development & not just a data bank.😎
Rajan]]> 2016-06-23 08:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302648 I used to think dhurga_90 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302649 that parents have high expectations on teachers but now I think that they are just concerned beings over their child's development. We just need to reassure them to come on board as a partner for the better future of the child.]]> 2016-06-23 08:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302649 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302651 I used to think that parents are unreasonable and like to complain a lot.
Now I think that parents are supportive and understanding if you bother to communicate with them effectively. ]]> 2016-06-23 08:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302651 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302655 I used to think that parents are a nuisance , hindering my work. Now I think they are a great help, lightening my work. ]]> 2016-06-23 08:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302655 I used to think that parents are an added chore to our role as teachers - having to communicate with them typically takes up a lot of my evenings when individualised feedback is requested. https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302662 With technology, I now think that effective communication with parents can be a seemless process to cultivated greater confidence amongst my parents - like through the use of ClassDojo. If we truly put our children at the centre of our T&L, an involved parent is better than an absent parent. Celebrate them! 💕]]> 2016-06-23 08:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302662 I used to think that engaging parents is not an easy task but now I am very confident in communicating with parents. https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302664 2016-06-23 08:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302664 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302665 I used to think engaging parents is a massive investment of time. 
Now I think it still is a massive investment but one that is very much worth it. ]]> 2016-06-23 08:15:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302665 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302667 I used to think that it is not necessary to build a good relationship with the parents 

Now I think that building positive relationship with the parents can help to develop our students in terms of character and academics ]]> 2016-06-23 08:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302667 I used to think that daddies are not close to their children, but now I think that daddies do care and love their children very much. https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302676 2016-06-23 08:15:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302676 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302680 I used to think dads for life is just another programme but ]]> 2016-06-23 08:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302680 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302723 I use to think that my children like to spend more time with their mother
Now i think they prefer to spend more time with me and my wife likes it that way...😱]]> 2016-06-23 08:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302723 melissa_manuel https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302725 I used to think that schools primarily tap onto mothers' involvement.
Now I realise it is possible to initiate Programmes]]> 2016-06-23 08:16:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302725 I used to think that parents' favourite past time is to complain about anything pertaining to the school. NOW, I think that working with parents and addressing parents' concern are essential in ensuring the steadfast development of the students in their growing years.  ~darren yeo~  https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302729 2016-06-23 08:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302729 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302730 I used to think concerned parents are threatening. Now I welcome then with open wrms]]> 2016-06-23 08:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302730 I used to think that some parents are too difficult to handle https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302732 Now I think that as long as there is communication they will eventually see where we are coming from and collaborate with us. ]]> 2016-06-23 08:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302732 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302751 I use to think that parents are a hindrance. Now I 
think they are a great help if they trust u fully ]]> 2016-06-23 08:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302751 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302759 I used to think that parents have very high demand and they don't understand our work , but now I think that it is because they are not kept in the loop and with good communication , they can ]]> 2016-06-23 08:16:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302759 I used to think that parents are hard to handle. https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302761 Now i think they really play a huge part in our kids learning and by collaborating with them, we will be able to achieve a much enjoyable parent-tchs relationship.]]> 2016-06-23 08:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302761 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302763 I used to think parents are concerned more with the academics than with building relationship with their kids but now I'm deeply blessed to see especially the fathers so willing to sacrifice to play meaningful and effectuveroles in their child's life. ]]> 2016-06-23 08:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302763 I used to think that parents just need to trust the school with their children's education. But now I think that effective communication is critical to engage parents to foster more trusting relationship. https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302770 2016-06-23 08:16:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302770 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302772 I used to think parents' complaint are very annoying. But now i think those "complaints" make us better]]> 2016-06-23 08:16:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302772 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302779 I used to think that only Moms play a significant role in their child's schooling years, but as a parent myself, now I think the Dads' role is equally significant too.]]> 2016-06-23 08:17:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302779 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302804 I used to think communication with parents is not essential, but now I think it's very important as it builds trust and closes the gap between.]]> 2016-06-23 08:17:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302804 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302861 I used to get intimidated by parents but now, i understand their needs and if we see them beyond their demanding concerns - we see their child - our student - and we are all working towards a better learning opportunity/ environment for him/her. Fostering good relationship is crucial and is a holistic approach to a child's education. ]]> 2016-06-23 08:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302861 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302917 I used to think the fewer interactions I have with parents, the better. 
 Now I realised the positive rapport that I had developed with them help me to get to know my students better. ]]> 2016-06-23 08:20:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302917 https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302920 I used to think that it is very scary to communicate and interact with parents. 

But now I think communication and interaction with parents is very meaningful because we can work together to nurture the child. Very often we forgot that parents are human too. And the reason why sometimes parents reacted strongly on some things is because they really love their child and want the best for their child. What I have to bear in mind is not to react too quickly to any comments made by parents, but to take a step back and think about how these comments arise and why parents think that way, and then try to improve on our part. ]]> 2016-06-23 08:20:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sitiardah/st3/wish/115302920