I have completed the second method write-up. I found some very interesting information in my survey analysis. One of the most interesting pieces of information was in regards to the parent choices of communication. Overwhelmingly, the parents choice is a phone call. I find that this response is very interesting because I believe it is asking for more personal communication from the teacher about their child.
Another very interesting response was a parent asking for daily communication. The parent wrote in reference to the child's kindergarten teacher. This teacher had a daily notebook in which they wrote about the child's day to the parents. In return, the parents wrote back to the teacher. It is my question as to how the teacher had enough time in the day to write about each student. If I were to attempt this type of communication in my classroom on a daily basis, I would be writing for at least an hour. That is time that is not in my day.
Overall, I am finding that increasing the amount of communication is not only good for the student but for the parent as well. I find this to be true because it not only helps the child with their attitude towards learning, but it also helps to keep the parents abreast to the specifics of their child's education.
This project is proving to be a wonderful asset in my teaching and my learning.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
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