Introduction
It is no secret that building and developing strong relationships between home and school remains especially relevant, essential, and significant. Primarily, this connection provides a basis for the realization of the best academic performance of children, social competencies, and emotional well-being (The Importance of Positive home–school relationships, 2022). Moreover, parents and teachers benefit the most from interacting with each other in terms of creating strong connections and implementing effective communication to support the behavior and learning of the younger generation (The Importance of Positive home–school relationships, 2022). It follows that the successful solution of education tasks is possible only if families and schools interact.
Discussion
Today, there is a wide range of methods, approaches, tactics, and strategies for communicating with parents. For example, fatherhood expert Doug Edwards from Real Dads Forever recommends focusing on getting information from parents about a child’s preferences, as well as sharing positive information about children (CECE Early Childhood Videos at Eastern CT State U, 2020). Thus, simple heart-to-heart communication without using any gadgets is one of the best ways to build a trusting relationship between a family and a teacher (CECE Early Childhood Videos at Eastern CT State U, 2020). Consequently, an educator should speak to parents clearly and respectfully, be a more active listener, maintain a positive attitude, and strive to solve problems using the most appropriate approaches.
Furthermore, comparing the video and the classroom observation experience, the student should note that the aspects in the field of communication, for the most part, remain unchanged and are based on mutual respect, trust, mutual understanding, and a positive attitude to work together, without which it is impossible to achieve the most productive results.
Conclusion
In practice, the student communicated with various family units within the framework of economic or social moments and selected a specific approach to interaction for each situation. Accordingly, to build trusting and respectful relationships, one can receive feedback, provide information about a child’s achievements and small victories, and clarify what a child likes and does not like.
References
CECE Early Childhood Videos at Eastern CT State U. (2020). Building positive relationships with families [Video]. YouTube. Web.
The importance of positive home – school relationships. (2020). Dulwich College Management International Limited. Web.