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reporting to parents
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There is a very wise formula for conversations with parents. It goes + - +
It means begin and end the conversation with positive things.
When there is nothing positive to say about a child at the end of the report, I just say - but he is trying his best ... or... but she likes our lessons very much.... When speaking of poor learning - avoid strong words like NEVER, VERY, ABSOLUTELY etc. Instead of saying He never listens to my instructions, it �s better to say When I give instructions , he often distracts and can �t get what I �ve said...
Be honest, don �t hide your worries about some student �s attitude. But show the problem from the point of view of the st �s use. have parets see that you and they are on the same side.
Good luck!
Will you tell us how it �s all been?
Natasha
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16 Jun 2009
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verybouncyperson
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I agree with all the great advice everyone �s already given. We often have meetings with parents to talk about students � behaviour and we �re always told to start with a positive comment - you can generally find anything about the student and twist it...
Most parents know their children, although they see them through rose-tinted glasses at times, so generally what you say to them won �t come as a huge surprise.
Good luck :)
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16 Jun 2009
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