The role of parents and teachers in creating inclusive classrooms by EUN Partnership aisbl https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c How has collaboration (or the lack of it) impacted your own experiences as educator in a classroom? What strategies have you implemented so far to improve collaboration between parents and teachers in your own classroom or school? en-us 2023-05-11 15:17:17 UTC 2025-04-24 07:57:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/107909857/70dc3261c0790884ce75cb987f7ebe66/Icons_general_Mooc_09.png Alex (Greece) https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2600078225 Impacts:
1.Support and engagement
2.Enhanced communication
3.Pupil's motivation 

Strategies:
1.Welcoming environment
2.Open communication
3.Collaborative problem solving]]> 2023-05-22 13:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2600078225 Simona (Italia) https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2600108616 Family and school are two educational agencies that must collaborate for the balanced growth of children. If school and family do not exchange information, you risk not having a global and complete picture of the student and especially soon you get to the clash, because parents will tend to have a defensive attitude towards their children. Collaboration means dialogue, exchange of information and sharing of the goals you want to achieve.
The impact of the collaboration was:
-  create a serene educational environment, where students feel welcomed with their personal baggage, which is taken into account in educational design;
- ensure that the student feels understood as a person and that there is continuity between school life and life outside the school.
To implement the collaboration:
- giving ample space to dialogue with families;
- listening and sharing educational strategies with parents.]]> 2023-05-22 13:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2600108616 Izabela https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2600197770
  • Holistic understanding of the child: Parents and teachers bring unique perspectives and insights into a child's strengths, challenges, interests, and learning styles. By sharing this information and collaborating, they can develop a more comprehensive understanding of the child, which helps in tailoring instruction and support to meet their individual needs.
  • Consistency and continuity: When parents and teachers maintain open lines of communication and work collaboratively, they can ensure consistency in expectations, approaches, and strategies used at home and in the classroom. This consistency provides a stable and supportive environment for the child, promoting their learning and well-being.
  • Individualized support: By sharing information about a child's specific needs, such as learning disabilities, medical conditions, or behavioral challenges, parents and teachers can work together to develop and implement personalized interventions, accommodations, or modifications that address the child's unique requirements.
  • Mutual support and problem-solving: Collaboration allows parents and teachers to support each other and share strategies for overcoming challenges. They can exchange ideas, seek input, and brainstorm solutions to address any barriers that may hinder the child's progress. This collective problem-solving approach can lead to innovative and effective strategies.
  • Enhanced student outcomes: When parents and teachers collaborate effectively, it creates a cohesive support system around the child. This support system can lead to improved academic performance, increased engagement, better social-emotional development, and overall positive student outcomes.

    • ]]>     2023-05-22 14:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2600197770     Tome tome_kit22 https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2600200463 Shared understanding: Parents have valuable insights into their child's strengths, challenges, and individual needs, while teachers bring their professional knowledge and experience. By collaborating, they can develop a shared understanding of the child and work towards common goals.

    Holistic support: Collaborative efforts allow for a comprehensive approach to supporting the child's development. Parents can provide information about the child's interests, preferences, and home environment, while teachers can offer specialized instructional strategies and resources. This holistic support helps address the child's academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.

    Consistency and continuity: When parents and teachers communicate regularly and collaborate, they can ensure consistency in expectations, routines, and approaches. This consistency creates a sense of stability for the child and promotes a smooth transition between home and school environments.

    Individualized interventions: Collaboration allows for the exchange of information regarding the child's progress, challenges, and interventions. By working together, parents and teachers can identify and implement individualized strategies to address specific learning or behavioral needs, ensuring the child receives appropriate support.

    Parental involvement: Collaborative efforts often result in increased parental involvement in the child's education. When parents feel valued and included in the educational process, they are more likely to actively participate in school activities, support learning at home, and advocate for their child's needs.]]>     2023-05-22 14:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2600200463     Miguel (Portugal) https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2600360422 The role of parents and teachers is crucial in creating inclusive classrooms. Collaboration between parents and teachers is essential for supporting students' academic, social, and emotional development. Here's an overview of the impact of collaboration and strategies to improve it:

    Impact of Collaboration (or Lack of It):
    Collaboration between parents and teachers can greatly enhance the learning experience for students. When parents and teachers work together, they can better understand and address students' individual needs, strengths, and challenges. This collaboration fosters a sense of shared responsibility and promotes consistent support for students both at home and in school. On the other hand, a lack of collaboration can lead to misunderstandings, miscommunication, and missed opportunities to support students effectively.

    Strategies to Improve Collaboration:

    1. Establish Open Communication Channels: Create open and welcoming lines of communication between parents and teachers. This can include regular newsletters, emails, or online platforms to share updates, important information, and upcoming events. Encourage parents to reach out and provide a means for them to easily contact teachers. Respond promptly and respectfully to inquiries or concerns.
    2. Parent-Teacher Conferences: Conduct parent-teacher conferences to discuss students' progress, strengths, areas for improvement, and any specific needs or accommodations. These conferences provide an opportunity for both parents and teachers to share insights, exchange information, and collaborate on strategies to support the student's learning and development.
    3. Classroom Volunteer Opportunities: Invite parents to participate as volunteers in the classroom. This could involve assisting with classroom activities, field trips, or special events. Classroom volunteers can contribute their unique skills, knowledge, and experiences, while also developing a better understanding of the classroom environment and the learning needs of the students.
    4. Parent Education Workshops: Organize workshops or information sessions for parents to learn about various topics related to education, child development, and strategies for supporting learning at home. These workshops can provide parents with valuable insights and tools to support their child's academic and social-emotional growth.
    5. Individualized Student Support Plans: Collaborate with parents to develop individualized plans or goals for students who require additional support or have unique learning needs. Regularly review and update these plans, involving parents in the decision-making process. This collaboration ensures that parents' perspectives and insights are considered in designing appropriate interventions or accommodations for their child.
    6. Parent Advisory Committees: Establish parent advisory committees or similar structures to involve parents in decision-making processes at the school or classroom level. These committees can provide a platform for parents to share their ideas, concerns, and suggestions, allowing their voices to be heard and actively contributing to shaping the school's inclusive practices.

    Remember, collaboration is an ongoing process that requires effort and open-mindedness from both teachers and parents. By fostering strong partnerships, schools can create an inclusive and supportive environment that benefits the holistic development of all students.
    ]]>     2023-05-22 16:59:28 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2600360422     The role of parents... https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2600368729 Lack of cooperation from parents usually happens when they have too high expectations and close eyes to the problem. I usually tried to solve it by showing understanding for their feelings.]]> 2023-05-22 17:07:00 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2600368729 Brigitta brigittajanesres https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2600409684 In working with children with special needs who were integrated into the class, I had a similar strategy as in the video. A parent is truly a child's first teacher and knows the child's strengths and weaknesses. Open communication and cooperation, a quality relationship is for the benefit of the child and should be established. Teacher and parent should be partners even if the child has no difficulties, and in the case of a child with special needs, their mutual cooperation is even more important.]]> 2023-05-22 17:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2600409684 Andreea Badea, Rom\nia claudiaandreea51 https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2600454444 Family and school should have a strong partnership for the success of the kids. The key of a kid's evolution is the communication between the school and the family. Family bring information about the child that will help the school create the best activities and strategies for him to evolve and learn more. This collaboration is based on support , motivation, communication and positivity.]]> 2023-05-22 18:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2600454444 Mehseti Zeynalova mehsetinermin https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2600561954 Parents should be in constant communication with each other and with the teacher, discuss the situation and come to a conclusion. The role of the teacher is great in making this happen. Cooperation is a must in this work. Otherwise, it will be difficult to continue and move forward.]]> 2023-05-22 20:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2600561954 Trudy Ciantar (Malta) https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2601572416 Collaboration between parents and teachers plays a significant role in creating a supportive and effective learning environment. When collaboration is present, it positively impacts students' academic performance, behavior, and overall well-being. n the other hand, lack of collaboration can hinder student progress. Without open lines of communication and shared goals, important information about a student's development may be missed, leading to missed opportunities for support or intervention. 
    Strategies:
    -Open Communication
    -Parental involvement
    -welcoming environment
    -Professional development ]]>     2023-05-23 11:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2601572416     Sarah Jane Gialanze' https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2601582368 A good communicative relationship between parents and educators will help teachers have a better understanding and knowledge about their students especially the ones with a statement of needs. Good communications enables educators to better their teaching and learning plan, thus creating an inclusive environment within the classroom.]]> 2023-05-23 11:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2601582368 Dilek ŞAHİN, TÜRKİYE dlkmrtumut12 https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2601585800 The role of the teacher becomes even more critical as they play a key role in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment and crucial in ensuring that every student, regardless of their abilities or differences, receives an equitable and quality education. 
    He/ she should be the facilitator of Learning: He/ she should use differentiating instruction. He/She should give individualized Support]]>     2023-05-23 11:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2601585800     Collaboration between parents and teachers is essential for the personal and educational growth of students. Inclusion is created by their mutual cooperation. https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2601766906 2023-05-23 13:56:33 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2601766906 Dr Njoud ajloun_rose https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2601926255 Family and school are two educational agencies that must work together to ensure children's balanced development. If school and family do not exchange information, you risk not having a global and complete image of the student, especially when conflict arises, because parents tend to be defensive of their children. Collaboration entails communication, information exchange, and sharing of goals.
    The partnership had the following impact: - produce a tranquil educational environment in which students feel welcome with their own baggage, which is considered in educational design;]]>     2023-05-23 15:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2601926255     Mihaela Paduraru Comanoiu padurarumihaela2012 https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2602538797 The importance of the relationship between teachers and parents is clear, but it should not be reduced only to communication, but also to effective collaboration. My examples can be countless, but I only explain one: monthly, my students have a task to work on a certain theme in the "home team" (for example, they recently worked with their parents - Flowers from recyclable materials"). Sometimes I bring this team from home to school as part of joint student-parent activities. In this way, parents constantly know that they too are part of the children's school education, not just the teachers, and they also value children with different problems, thus promoting inclusion and a true collaborative relationship.

    ]]>     2023-05-24 02:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2602538797     Nusreta , Croatia fazlic_nusreta https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2602966471
    I cooperate with parents in order to organize activities on the occasion of Earth Day, editing actions, parent meetings.In this way, I send them a message that they are part of the educational process and that they are important to us for the development of their children]]>     2023-05-24 08:09:45 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2602966471     Anca (Romania) ancadulgheru https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2603485147 I strongly believe that a good cooperation/ communication between parents and teachers can only be beneficial for the students. When the two sides work together, they manage to develop in the child healthy values and life principles, which help the students integrate , become part of a group and, later on, of the society.]]> 2023-05-24 15:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2603485147 Simona G (Romania) simonageo18 https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2605064832 As I said before, collaboration is the key. I invite the parents to parents meetings, I organise activities in which I invite the parents to be part,various workshops, especially in the first year when they are very young (6 years old) and the transition from the kindergarden is difficult sometimes. This works and endeed sends the message that they are a part of educational process. ]]> 2023-05-25 16:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2605064832 Nikolina, Croatia ninasmrecki https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2605185812 Collaboration between parents and school is essential for the progress and development of the child and it's full potential. Lack of cooperation leads to dissatisfaction and frustration on both sides, which can be seen in the work and development of the child. From my experience so far, parents are more willing to cooperate when they feel that they are heard, seen as partners and that their opinion matter. ]]> 2023-05-25 18:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2605185812 Georgia, Greece glascaris https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2606842481 It's very difficult for me to have a relation with parents. I'm a computer science teacher, teaching one hour per week to each class, meaning 370 students/week. But I often talk with the classroom teachers and the special need teachers for guidance as they have a better understanding of the students and feedback from the parents. ]]> 2023-05-27 14:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2606842481 Vesna Hristova-North Macedonia vesnahristova https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2606910353
    Whenever there is cooperation between parents and educators, the child cooperates with us and we have successful inclusion.
    When I talk about cooperation, I mean acceptance of the situation, counseling, honest communication....
    Until now, as a strategy, I use open and direct communication by emphasizing the positive achievements of the child and what can be expected in the future.]]>     2023-05-27 18:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2606910353     Na'am Qabat, Jordan. anaammazen139 https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2606913615 Parents have a great role in the educational process. Had it not been for parents encouraging their children and cooperating with teachers, the educational process would have been more difficult.
    We launched several initiatives where parents were involved through a survey about their opinions, attendance and participation of their children in the implementation of the various activities we invited them to.]]>     2023-05-27 18:31:59 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2606913615     Marzia Luzzini, Italy marzialuzz https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2607209076 Parents' role is important: parents have to be considered as stakeholders in order to have real inclusive classrooms.
    If there is a good cooperation between teachers and families the class clima is positive.
    Collaboration help the children's learning experience.
    how could we improve this important task?
    - Open and clear communication
    - teachers&parents meeting and conferences
    -involve parents with their own competences in active school proposals: gardening,reading in class, knitting, chess lesson...
    - parents education proposal with experts
    At the end we will have a group of scaffolding no more oppositiveor contrasting reactions but cooperative ones!

    ]]>     2023-05-28 15:02:52 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2607209076     Sandra Carvalho https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2616025401 Parents and teacher's collaboration is essentioal in creating a supportive classroom environment and more adequate strategies for our students, because they can show us the other side of their children that we don´t know and make our task easier in that sense.
    Knowing the various aspects of our students life or character will helps us understanding the best guideline for the students ahead.]]>     2023-06-06 15:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2616025401     Katerina Dimou, Greece katerina4dimou https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2618448544 I feel very disappointed when parents almost never communicate with me not even by phone. They show a great deal of indifference about their children's progress and behaviour at school, and in many cases they are rather aggressive. I try to come in touch with them, to inform them and to persuade them to come at school and discuss about their child. As I am an English teacher, and not the main teacher of the class, their behaviour towards me is really dismissive. ]]> 2023-06-08 16:01:43 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2618448544 Irene from Italy confalone https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2618472103 The role of parents is really important.They have to be there all the time but not in an oppressive way just be there and cooperate with the scholastic community]]> 2023-06-08 16:33:48 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2618472103 Dhoha Baccar , Tunisia dhobactri https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2618609757 Teacher - parents collaboration is essential to have a complete picture of the chid's personality and learning difficulties and to create a possible action plan to tackle them and find out the perfect solutions . ]]> 2023-06-08 20:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2618609757 Ketevan Kublashvili, Georgia katekublashvili https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2620149730 Teacher-parent collaboration in developing a child's competences is crucial. Parents know their children better, but sometimes they lack awareness of how to deal with problems they face. On the other hand, teachers don't know children's emotional and social backgrounds so well that they can't recognize children's strengths and weaknesses, so it's difficult to identify the problem in order to eradicate it properly. Thus, frequent communication and collaboration is the only way to help children have secure, friendly, differentiated and adapted learning atmosphere.]]> 2023-06-11 10:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2620149730 Isabelle, France https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2620311569 First, I would like to thank you all for your different posts that were so interesting and helped me with my thinking. 
    And as for me, I'd like to share with you that statement : I work with pupils and parents just arrived from foreign countries and when they happen to be sent in a school that is used to working with parents, it is completely different than if the school isn't. And the first thing is the way they feel welcome at school, not only as the parent of that particular child, but as a person, with a language, a culture and an expertise that can be shared. The way they feel being part of educative community is of great importance if we want their children to feel confident and well at ease. This is the first step so they can fully succeed in classroom activities. This is a particular statement from my own experience but I think it is a good way to enlight how important collaboration between parents and teachers should start above all. ]]>     2023-06-11 17:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2620311569     Duca Ludmila dludmilaa30 https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2628099674 The role of teachers and parents in the education of children is complementary and essential for a complete education, both academic and cultural, emotional, social and value. That's why it's important to go in the same direction to con
    Information gathering and communication between parents and teachers regarding individual preferences, efficacy, and barriers to involvement are discussed as important prerequisites for establishing effective family-school partnerships. mutually solidify what we have learned in two areas: school and family.]]>     2023-06-20 11:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2628099674     Ana, Croatia https://padlet.com/eunacademy/afnekfvxqtlz322c/wish/2628311926 Cooperation between parents and teachers is crucial for the success of inclusion and the overall development of students. I try to be open, honest, and solution-focused in my communication with parents.
    Parents often have a deeper understanding of their child's needs and can provide valuable insights that can enhance the educational experience.
    Speaking in a language that parents can understand is important because it ensures effective communication and avoids any misunderstandings. I believe that this approach enables parents to actively participate in decisions about their child's education and progress.


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