Pikkewyntjies Kleuterskool
Effective Communication with Parents | Short Course
About Course
This short course aims to equip teachers with essential strategies for effective communication with parents. Effective communication fosters positive relationships between teachers and parents, leading to better support for students and a more conducive learning environment. This course will cover various communication methods, strategies for handling difficult conversations, and tips for building trust and rapport with parents.
Course Contents:
Chapter 1: Importance of Parent-Teacher Communication
Lesson 1: The importance of effective communication between teachers and parents.
Lesson 2: The benefits of regular communication for student success
Lesson 3: The impact of positive parent-teacher relationships on academic performance and student behaviour
Chapter 2: Communication Channels and Tools
Lesson 1: A brief look into various communication channels available
Lesson 2: How to select the most appropriate communication tool for different situations.
Chapter 3: Building Trust and Rapport
Lesson 1: Strategies for establishing trust and rapport with parents.
Lesson 2: Effective listening skills to understand parent concerns and perspectives.
Lesson 3: Cultivating empathy and understanding in communication interactions.
Chapter 4: Handling Difficult Conversations
Lesson 1: Approaches for addressing sensitive topics or challenging situations with parents.
Lesson 2: Tips for maintaining professionalism and empathy during difficult conversations.
Lesson 3: Role-playing exercises to practice handling common parent concerns or conflicts.
Chapter 5: Collaboration and Partnership
Lesson 1: Encouraging parental involvement in their child’s education.
Lesson 2: Strategies for fostering collaboration between teachers and parents to support student learning.
Lesson 3: Recognizing and celebrating parental contributions to the educational process.
Chapter 6: Continuous Improvement and Feedback
Lesson 1: Seeking feedback from parents to improve communication and teaching practices.
Lesson 2: Reflecting on communication experiences and identifying areas for growth.
Course Content
Importance of Parent-Teacher Communication
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The importance of effective communication between teachers and parents
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The benefits of regular communication for student success
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The impact of positive parent-teacher relationships on academic performance and student behaviour
Communication Channels and Tools
Building Trust and Rapport
Handling Difficult Conversations
Collaboration and Partnership
Continuous Improvement and Feedback
Final Test to Complete the Course | Effective Communication with Parents
Kursussertifikaat | Course Certificate
Verdien jou sertifikaat van voltooiing | Earn your certificate of completion
Student Ratings & Reviews
useful tools and guidelines for teachers to use on a daily basis. informative and direct.
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Very helpfull
Very informative
I had a very good experience doing this course. All the information given was detailed enough to understand and to take into consideration in the life of a teacher. I will definitely be using what I learnt within my classroom and relationship with parents.
Good information but I must admit I would rather like it presented in a video than have to do the reading. Good information !!!
As an experienced teacher, it was a nice refresher.
This course was insightful and gave me very good pointers on being able to better communicate with parents. I would recommend it
Yes. Although I knew most of the contents it was insightful and informative. Always room for improvement.
Highlights all the reasons we need to better communicate with parents.
Yes, as the principal it will help me to communicate better with my parents.
love it
It was good and it helps to understand more about the relationship between Teachers, parents and Students. It also help to understand when dealing with difficult / sensitive topics
It was a great course for me because it stated on how to communicate with parents on matters relating to the success of my learners.
It was insightful
Great course on refreshing my mind on effective comunication with parents
The course was informative and confirmed our approach by our school towards the handling of different challenging situations.
