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2a: He said, She said

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Objective

In this section, learners will:

  • Analyze data from parent and teacher surveys

Survey Says

Please skim the survey responses before scrolling to the activity below. The word cloud at the top of the page was made from the responses. You will be reading through these thoroughly during the activity.

Responses to the question: Ideally, what should parent/teacher communication look like?

Teachers said: Parents said:
Emailing is ideal because it can be done during moments when the students are engaged in independent work. Sometimes emails work best for parents too. Phone calls are good for specific situations and should always be available . Two way communication btw teacher and parent around both the immediate and longer term plan/activities coming up. Having the same information in many modes for example emails, paper and post to website for class or push to classroom app. Communicating often what the single source of truth is in the event a piece of into is missing. It is difficult as each family probably has a favorite method which makes it difficult for teachers to keep up.
It would be nice, sadly not practical, to get to know families on a more informal basis. If parents feel connected to and valued by schools, it is easier to communicate in a meaningful way to benefit students. Emails are fine, but nothing beats face to face interaction. Having said that, Zoom meetings with parents were highly successful last school year and hopefully this format will continue. Respectful checking in with learning goals and updates in a timely manner. If problems with learning or social arise the problems are addressed and acknowledged head on. Combination of email phone and in person communication as needed. When no problems are present, updates at least once a month to share status. Parents are open and allows to bring concerns and are heard in response to outside and inside issues for their child.
Parents and teachers should work as a team to support a student It is great if we can communicate teachers via email whenever we have issues to discuss with at our/their convenience.
Back and forth at least weekly basis. Communication from both sides when something important happens. Phone calls and emails regarding learning challenges and successes as well as how things are going socially.
Regular communication between teacher and parents on a group level, individual communication as needed. A teacher who responds quickly to questions/concerns brought to their attention, and who provides personal feedback about the child.
Two way, back and forth discussion about specific student needs Frequent, safe, honest; via email, phone, and in person
Teachers should provide info in a clear and timely fashion. Parents should respond and appropriately communicate their questions and concerns I think it should not just be a 10 minute meeting once a year and not only when children struggle.
With no behavior and no attendance issues teachers should contract parents monthly with updates on child's progress and/or updates happening at school. Behavior and attendance issues communication should happen weekly. At the high school level, students should have the majority of the responsibility for their grades and communication with their teachers, however, teachers should communicate with parents when they begin to notice the child struggling and in need of support either academically or emotionally or both.
It should be always be positive, even when you need to communicate hard things, a parent should feel like it’s coming from love for their child. Continupus open line of communication about upcoming events, and more importantly, about when my child is struggling in an area
Open communication between parents and teacher. Not necessarily in a scheduled way but in a realistic sense. A quick check in if child doing good. If not constant updates on both ends
Limited. Depending on the student to be responsible without need for parent to be involved
Initial contact early on, Newsletters regularly, conferences, clear feedback on assignments/projects
Some sort of weekly bulletin update - or website w updates
Monthly newsletters of all activities going on in class and school. Planner to have communication on a weekly basis.
Elementary I would like to see more, the one fifteen minute requires meeting doesn’t seem enough. I think two required meetings, fall and spring. Secondary should be have easier access for a ptc.
Weekly newsletter, phone calls as needed, meetings as needed
At least 1-2x/year conference and then as needed
Email updates
Both sides are available when needed, for important things especially. Teachers make it available what the work bring done and what their expectations are
Emails, maybe a simple app to show how the day went for younger kids
In-person contact and written correspondence as needed regarding child’s progress and any recurring issues
Email correspondence. Phone calls when necessary. Updates via Remind.
I like emails best
We should be informed of expectations for kids, assignments, events/ deadlines in a timely fashion
Monthly phone or in person meeting if either person feels it is needed.
Personal emails regarding individual students strengths and weaknesses, in person upon appt., generic weekly newsletters re class updates
Bi weekly updates or monthly on students progression for elementary. Maybe a syllabus on curriculum. Once a year parent teacher conference is inadequate. It could be a simple update on an app or even a short email. For middle and high school conferences should be required.
Emails and/or phone calls

This survey was done in September of 2021 and had 10 teacher and 28 parent respondents. Click links for full results of the teacher survey and parent survey.

Analyzing the Data

Use a Venn diagram to analyze data from the survey. Read through survey answers carefully and complete diagram.

Click File:Venn Diagram for Parent-Teacher survey analysis.pdf to use an editable pdf or draw your own.

View a completed Venn diagram example here.

Looking at your completed Venn diagram, what do you notice?

Curious to Learn More?

Here are a few optional additional resources on obstacles and misconceptions involved in parent/teacher communication:

Moving On

Now that we have analyzed the data, it is time to reach some conclusions.
Let's do that together in 2b: Oh, I see

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