"Effective Parental Engagement for Student Learning" by Olga Keramida

"Effective Parental Engagement for Student Learning" by Olga Keramida https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx Olga's Keramida learning diary for the course of "Teacher academy" en-us 2017-09-27 02:23:21 UTC 2017-12-05 18:51:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Diskette.png Course introduction olkeramida https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/191508686

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]]> 2017-09-27 02:28:22 UTC https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/191508686 Module 1: Why Engage Parents in School? olkeramida https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/191508814 2017-09-27 02:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/191508814 olkeramida https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/191509193 Hello!!!
I am Olga Keramida a kindergarten teacher from Greece. ]]> 2017-09-27 02:32:53 UTC https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/191509193 1.1 Why engage parents in school? olkeramida https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/191509237 The answer to the section question, why engage parents in school, is clearly captured by the quote in the previous page: it improves student well-being and performance - two key goals we educators usually aspire to!
Effective parental engagement is the key to improve education because both sides have the child at the center of their action and concern. So the topic is very interesting for us as educators,]]> 2017-09-27 02:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/191509237 1.2 Addressing early school leaving olkeramida https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/191510618 Engaging parents early in a students’ school career, significantly reduces the risk of a student dropping out of school.
ACTIVITY:

Consider the following scenario:

Max, a 12 year old boy in your class, has not been showing up to class around once per week and the frequency is increasing. When he is attending class he seems engaged and his work is of adequate standard but he does seem a little isolated from the rest of the group. However, due to missed lessons he is starting to fall behind and his last two test scores have been below his usual average but still at a passing level.

A similar situation already happened 4 months ago but a chat with Max and an email to his parents seemed to have addressed the problem at the time. Max mentioned that he got distracting playing computer games. The parents never replied to the email and also did not attend parents evening but as Max’s attendance improved again you didn’t follow-up.

You are super busy at the moment as you are organising the school play and will go on a school trip in 4 weeks time.
What would you do in this scenario?
First of all i will discuss it with Max then i will try to analyze classroom s climate, i will discuss about my concerns with my colleagues at school and school counselor.

Then i will try to have a meeting in a time and a day that Max parents and i are available to see what happens and talk about how we can improve the situation at home and at school.

Of course i will use "Marie s Gitschthaler and her colleagues doc"
https://www.schooleducationgateway.eu/files/esl/downloads/84_Checklist_and_Recommendations_EN.pdf

]]> 2017-09-27 02:44:33 UTC https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/191510618 1.3 The role of parents in schools and classrooms olkeramida https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/191513906 "At the start of the school year, in September, parents are invited to the school and they are informed about the methods of teaching by teachers. Every week, there is an hour free by all teachers and parents can come and discuss with them about their children" Despoina Amarantidou. The same is for us in kindergarten and also we are in contact with parents whenever we need it.]]> 2017-09-27 03:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/191513906 1.4 Introduction to the Final Course Activity olkeramida https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/191514761 I will prepare a lesson plan. We will organize together a week in which a parent or a group of parents present in class a hobbie that they have. ]]> 2017-09-27 03:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/191514761 Module 2: Communicating and Sharing with Parents olkeramida https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/192942739 What are your favourite ways of communicating online (generally, not necessarily with parents)?

I like face-to-face communication and if it not possible i prefer ways where i can see the other (skype, video call,...)

]]> 2017-10-02 12:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/192942739 2.1 Building positive relationships with parents olkeramida https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/192944444 http://academy.schooleducationgateway.eu/web/effective-parental-engagement-for-student-learning/foro/-/message_boards/category/660428]]> 2017-10-02 12:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/192944444 2.3 Communicating with parents of different socio-economic/cultural/language backgrounds olkeramida https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/194875474 A common challenge for teachers is to positively work with parents of different socio-economic backgrounds.
We usually have such difficulties because families are different so we must approach them with a way closely to their backgrounds. A teacher has too many roles to cover not only with kids but with parents and community as well. That is challenging!]]> 2017-10-07 03:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/194875474 2.2 Building communication channels with parents olkeramida https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/194875569 For a positive relationship to develop, regular and effective communication is important. In order to ensure such type of communication can occur, the right communication channels need to exist.]]> 2017-10-07 03:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/194875569 2.4 ICT tools to support communication & sharing with parents olkeramida https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/194875641 https://www.campussuite.com/6-key-school-communication-channels-and-how-to-use-them/
Some of the most common technology tools for communicating with parents are cell phones, social networking websites and email. They have several effects in communication, both positive and negative. Pros: Accessibility (as these communication tools have made the connection easier), Mass Communication (electronic communication, especially emails, makes sharing information with the group of parents easy), Social Relief (chat rooms, online forums are technology tools that make interaction with teachers easier for parents who are socially awkward in person). Cons: Nonverbal Communication (communication technology does not allow in face to face communication, nonverbal communication, like facial expressions and body language, which reinforce the message), Digital Divide (not everybody has the same level of expertise with communication technology)]]> 2017-10-07 03:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/olkeramida/ku6xxik54ndx/wish/194875641