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Judy Jackson
EDU 225
November 14, 2015
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An Organized Life

Every teacher plans on an organized teaching space that equates to a perfect schoolroom.
Educators know a classroom that has everything in place will make life easier for the teacher as
well as for the parent and the student. In the quest for that perfect organized life, teachers, use the
most up to date modern technology possible to have a smooth transition from the start of the
semester to the end of the semester. Four items needed are a knowledgeable educated teacher, a
parent willing to assist the teacher, a student wanting to learn, and the global community to assist
every school district, although none of that will work unless there is an open line of
communication. Communication is a vital part of organizing a classroom; some of the ways bestproven ways to connect with parents, and students is by written correspondence, telephone, and
e-mail.
Why Teacher/Parent Communication is Important
Effective interaction with teachers, parents, students are vital to the success of the child.
Parents that support schools know when there are changes in school observes and guidelines,
those parents who are uninformed cannot participate fully in schools. Jeannette Kaplun with the
NEA says, " A successful school year means teachers, parents, and students need to work
together as a team" (2015)Teachers and parents that communicate know what is best for their
children because the parent recognizes the child's needs and capacities and can identify what is
best for their child. Think of the parent that does not have all the information and must watch TV
or listen to others tell them about what happening in schools or what they think teachers should
be doing to teach their child. These people are not professionals educators, parents and teachers
should talk to one another, because without effective interaction between teacher, parent, and
student, the child feels frustrated, inadequate, and unable to learn the assignments given by the
teacher. There are many benefits when the teacher, parent, and student are effectively

communicating, by establishing a good relationship between the three the child succeeds in
school. Together good communication and interpersonal skills are key to knowing about the
student likes and dislikes. When the parent is, open with their lifestyles, religion and ethic
diversities the class runs smoother. The teacher should have empathy towards each student and
understand the student to establish a good relationship.
Tools Used for Effective Communication
The National Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Programs has six standards for
parents and family to become involved in the students learning process, number one through six
are " communicating, parenting, student learning, volunteering, school decision making `and
advocacy, and collaborating with community " (2015). The number one standard listed for
student success in the National Standards is communication. Teachers run into many barriers that
hinder the process of communication. Teachers are uncertain on how to proceed; many families
come from low income and are minorities, and cultural beliefs with different beliefs. Because of
these differences, teachers are trained to use different forms of communication to reach students.
Written communication: The school can use newsletters to let the parent know the direction the
school is taking, the teacher, along with the student can develop a book to share information with
the parents, especially if the students have special needs. There is also the long stand report card
with the student semester progress. Teachers should always consider "writing because it has the
potential to grease the wheels of a teacher's working relationship with students, parents,
professional colleagues, and the community at large." (Education World, 2015).When the teacher
needs immediate consultation with the parent a note is sent to the parent requesting a visit to the
school or a call is placed directly to the parent.

Telephone communication: This form of communication between teacher and parent is

paramount. Hearing the voice of the teacher rings a bell with most parents, whether it a good
feeling or a bad one. Teachers use this form of communication when there is a since of
emergency attached to the conversation. "When teachers and parents dialogue together; usually
this occurs when concerns are noted about the child. Effective dialogue develops out of a
growing trust, a mutuality of concern, and an appreciation of contrasting perspectives (GrahamClay, S. (2005).
E-Mail communication: This form of communication brought on by modern technology is
becoming the communication of choice by many teachers. As much as teachers are receiving it,
parents are not in favor of this form of communication. Because some parents do not have email, some do not check their e-mail and with others, the schools do not have the correct address.
"Due to the positive response to offering e mail as a form of communication, it will continue to
be offered to students families." (Blackerby, jr., John, 2015). The more modern the technology
the closer the global community, even though to some the use of e mail and two way TV's and
smart boards are a foreign concept, teachers must embrace the future for a well educated child.
Conclusion
Modern technology is changing the way teachers relay information to parents, however, it
appears the tried and true system of written communication, and direct telephone conversation is
here to stay, for the time being. Teachers long for that perfect classroom that is acquired with an
organized place to study and learn. However, let us not forget the focus, in this equation, the
student. So if the form of communication is by e mail and the parent is in favor of this form of
knowledge, then so be it, however is the parent responds to written communication, lets write to

the parent, lastly if the parent is at the school responding to a teachers phone call, lets incorporate
that system. No matter what the line of communication is between teacher and parent, keep the
child in mind when making writing to the parent, calling on the phone, or typing that e-mail.

References

Chiron.valdosta.edu/are/vol3no1/pdf/jblackerby-article.pdf
Education World (2015) Retrieved, November 15, 2015, www.educationworld.com ... Voice
of Experience
Graham-Clay, S. (2005). Communicating with Parents: Strategies for Teachers. The School
Community Journal, 117-130. Retrieved from: http://www.adi.org/journal/ss05/GrahamClay.pdf
NEA, (2015) Retrieved November 14, 2015,www.nea.org/home/59822.htm
PTA (2015) Retrieved, November 14, 2015 (http://www.pta.org/parentinvolvement
/standards/index.asp.):