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The Right response!:discovering necessary skills for teachers and parents to collaborate positively to benefit a child’s education

Young, Hannah - Nama Orang

Having grown up in a small town and having strong ties within the community, I found it a challenge to balance the personal/professional balance needed by educators when dealing with children and their families inside and outside of the school context. By observing my mentor teachers, I slowly began to identify key principles needed to handle the teacher/parent relationship, which led me to investigate further regarding this process. I conducted interviews with parents and educators to ascertain the keys to maintaining an effective working relationship. Educators identified that the majority of them had felt threatened by parents during their time at work, with varying degrees of threat dependent on role and position. During these times, it was identified that remaining calm and seeking support were the most effective methods to settle the situation. Both parents and educators stated that the primary key to developing relationships is the continued practice of clear communication.

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