How do we know when it is necessary to talk to our child’s teacher?

Unfortunately, some parents do not show encouragement for in-person meetings and talking to their child’s teacher for various reasons. Since continuous communication between parents and the teacher has numerous positive effects and prevents many problems or simple misunderstandings, these meetings should always be taken seriously. Even if you are unable to meet your child’s teacher in person due to various reasons such as busy work schedules, etc., stay in touch with them via phone, email, or social networks. Fortunately, the technology era has made everything possible.

If you observe the following, be sure to talk to your child’s teacher:

1. When you see your child’s attitude towards school has changed: If your child previously loved school but now goes to school crying or fights with other children in their school bus and, in other words, has become aggressive, a problem has likely occurred between them and their classmate(s). In such cases, the teacher can play a significant role in intervening and helping the student and, consequently, preventing subsequent problems.
2. If you see your child’s lessons or homework are too difficult or too easy: To achieve the desired progress, your child must be able to read their books with at least 90% accuracy. Although sometimes reading very easy books builds self-confidence and increases the child’s reading speed, most of the time it is necessary for the child to read more difficult books to practice new skills and increase vocabulary knowledge. This also holds true for doing homework at home.
3. If you see the teacher’s notes at the bottom of your child’s paper are incomprehensible: The teacher’s notes at the bottom of the student’s paper or in the margin of their notebook and exercises, for example in math, can be very helpful for parents.

Remember:

Having effective communication between parents and the teacher benefits everyone. Being in touch, asking questions, and solving problems before they get too big are ways to build a strong relationship.

Author and Translator: Zahra Vakilian Mobarakeh

Source:

www.readingrockets.org