A quote I find to be inspiring and true;
"If
the children are untaught, their ignorance and vices will in future life cost
us much dearer in their consequences than it would have done in their
correction by a good education." ~Thomas Jefferson
Each child deserves a good education and as an
educator I must see to it that the children are getting just that. Being able
to support children during their learning experience while gaining the support of
their parents and teachers is what inspires me to want to plan and advocate for
parent involvement. Parent involvement is needed in order for children to grow. The challenge will be reaching out to parents and sending
that clear message that children need parent support in order to successfully gain
that learning connection between home and school. I believe with the support of the teachers and
introducing a good plan that can work for everyone will be the key to
implementing a good advocacy plan.
I think motivating and guiding others in their
advocacy efforts is one way to help encourage those. Getting the support from others and seeing
that my plan is reaching out in a positive way is an approach that encourages
me.
Hi Damaris,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about children need parent support in the home and at school.. I think children tends to do better when they do have support from the ones that care for them.
I am always telling parents that they are their child's number one teacher. The program I work for asks parents to come in anytime. I think it is intimidating for parents. Often times, they don't know what to do once they get into the classroom. I have posted volunteer ideas around the classroom for parents that say things like help children was hands, read a book with the children, hold children's hands in the hall. This helps parents feel comfortable. We also send home activity ideas that are simple and straight forward for parents to do at home. They include things like read a book, match socks' sort canned foods. I think many parents just need some support and guidance.
ReplyDeleteThank you Emily I really like the strategy your school has in place. The school I work for has a bit of a sticker policy on allowing parents to come when they want. If volunteering they must notify teacher and office to be allowed to do so. The school believes that allowing parents to walk in and out will only distract the class and student. I somewhat agree but I do feel they have to be more lenient when it comes to supporting their child in school.
DeleteGreat advocacy issue. I work in a program where we have many opportunities for students and parents to come together in a social setting. We hold in-school and in-class sessions that help parents from topics such as behavior issues to potty training; in addition, we coordinate events such as picnics at the park and fire station visits. These opportunities help fill the gap between home, child and school (and in some cases, community). Great post and excellent topic. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kelly I appreciate you sharing your work programs. I love to hear about other schools and how they get parents involved. It sounds like a good program I could see parents having a big interest in as you are helping them by also educating those who do need help or have questions.
DeleteThat so true, children need their parent to be involved with their school and the same with the teacher. Without parent supporting their children they will not show interests in school. Need more parents’ involvement!
ReplyDeleteSorry I am late, I made my post on time but I don’t know what happen. I am still learning how blog works!
No problem Betty, thank you for your response. I know it takes awhile to get the hang of blogging. I am still trying to get around and do things right. Good luck!
Deletehi enjoy reading your post. you are going to do great with the children. I have always enjoyd the process of seeing children learn and I have taught them. It maks you fel great, important, needed. why is the parents don't care when you are working so hard with the child and they are gettin upst like you are going to take there place. I am not inteesteed in taking anyon child but i do strive to help other children do better. This is a advocate. I have went as far as getting the daycare children hair don if I kept sein it all over there heads, I would also do it myself, and wash the kids up if they smell, clean there clothes and buy them clotes if i se it is nedd. maybe i am to envolve. Most parents appreciate this and some don't and you can see they need help.
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