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Identifying an Area for Change
As a teacher, one area for change that I have always noticed is the problem of parent-teacher relationships. These are often so non-existent, or, if existent then strained because of some problem between the school and the student or the teacher and the student, that it often feels like a running joke. Parent-teacher relationships, therefore, are something that I feel really need to be better developed and supported. Indeed, I have always believed that the classroom is not an isolated entity. It is a marvelous space where teachers and students interact, but also present in different ways are all the voices of the many stakeholders who give to and benefit from this process of education, including the parents of these learners. Over the years, I have observed that while we have made significant strides in improving the curriculum, instructional materials, and teaching methodologies, there is one area that still requires attention: Parent-Teacher Communication.
The Need for Enhanced Parent-Teacher Communication
In my school, we have regular parent-teacher meetings, but they are often limited to discussing the academic performance of the students. This is important, but really just the bare minimum that needs to be done, if it could even be called that. There is little to no emphasis on understanding the child's emotional well-being, their interests outside of...…(n.d.) points out, schools and states need to work together to give children high-quality education: that means, parents and schools need to work together and talk more and get to know one another better. Things build up from the bottom in basic ways like this.
Conclusion
In the words of Danielson (2006), leadership often stems from identifying a need and recognizing an opportunity to bring about a change for the direct benefit of students. If we can improve parent-teacher communication, we can help students receive better support, both inside and outside the classroom. As a teacher leader, I want to promote this cause and work with parents, and all stakeholders, to bring about…
References
Danielson, C. (2006). Teacher leadership that strengthens professional practice. Alexandria, VA:Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. (n.d.). Home. Retrieved from http://www.nbpts.org/
Council of Chief State School Officers. (n.d.). Home. Retrieved from http://www.ccsso.org/
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