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  Case: Parent Knows It All
I had a parent who felt sure she knew exactly what her child should be learning in Pre-K. She would come to me on a weekly basis asking questions and trying to determine why her child was or wasn't learning "this". I gave her a print out of the Georgia Pre-K standards and explained how we used the information to plan. I explained that Pre-K focuses on giving students space to grow socially and learn through experience. This was difficult for her to understand. She still thought the child should be learning more and that I was not preparing him properly for Kindergarten. Needless to say it was a very stressful year. How do you reassure these parents?
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I also teach pre-kindergarten, and I use my formative and informative assessments to create assignments that are based on my students' needs. This way, the parents can see that their child is completing tasks that are on his/her learning level. However, if I do have a child that has mastered all of the pre-kindergarten standards, I meet with my principal and discuss the option of accelerating this child onto kindergarten material in my classroom. My principal is very supportive of this, and I have done it with many of my students.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I believe by showing the parent that you are going to the principal to discuss about accelerated program will ensure the parent that you are doing everything in your power to help them. I would do this if I were in your situation.
Rated On: July 1, 2015 7:54 pm
Rated By: TaPeBu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Very good method.
Rated On: March 3, 2017 10:27 pm
Rated By: uDaHeD
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Great idea to add work if the parents are looking for more of a challenge.
Rated On: October 16, 2017 12:18 am
Rated By: hepasy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: groovy
Rated On: October 16, 2017 2:42 am
Rated By: yReNyp
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a great solution. Parents concerns must be addressed and validated.
Rated On: February 26, 2018 12:21 am
Rated By: medega