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  Case: Communicating With Uninvolved Parents
How do you deal with parents who don't respond to email, phone calls, letters, notes, conferences about their studnets?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
When communicating with uninvolved parents/guardians I would make sure to contact them regarding something positive their child has done in school. Parents sometimes assume that teachers are calling regarding something negative so the teacher needs to make sure this is communicated in the voice mail, email, etc. Also, find out which method of communication and what time is best is best for the parent. The teacher may have to make a phone call on the weekend.
 
     
     
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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 would definitely try to get ahold of them regarding something good. Depending on the type of child it is, the parent may feel like they are in trouble, again, so they're afraid to find out. Being able to get that across in whatever form of communication you are trying is very important because it lets the parent know that their child isn't always bad, also if a parent works a lot they may not have much time, so if you can find even 5 minutes of availability to talk with them you can still get your point across quickly, and they can know that they can call you back if they feel like they need to.
Rated On: October 4, 2015 3:53 am
Rated By: ubuXes
 
     
     
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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: Positive communication is important. In my current internship we are required to make six positive phone calls home. Parents get tired of hearing negative everything and may be avoiding contact for this reason.
Rated On: October 4, 2015 5:35 pm
Rated By: Kayla Campbell
 
     
     
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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 what I would do if I was in your situation. Some parents are working 2-3 jobs, so finding out when the best time is to communicate will be helpful and having something positive to say is always nice too!
Rated On: October 14, 2015 3:50 pm
Rated By: XequMa
 
     
     
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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: If I was in this situation, I would use this solution. The solution proceeds to address the problem using positive measures, rather than just demanding parent interaction.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 2:21 am
Rated By: geSuNy
 
     
     
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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: Good solution. This will create a positive relationship between the parent and the teacher. It may also make them more likely to communicate back with you.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 3:33 am
Rated By: Miranda Kuhn
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: This solution doesn't really address the issue presented in the case study...
Rated On: October 18, 2015 4:07 pm
Rated By: eVaVeH
 
     
     
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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 good idea to call them about something positive. Parents don't always want to hear negative things about their child.
Rated On: November 2, 2015 3:55 am
Rated By: yvesat
 
     
     
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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: Love the idea on contacting the parents to give positive feed back!!!
Rated On: October 10, 2016 2:59 am
Rated By: uBuDap
 
     
     
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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 find this solution to be effective.
Rated On: February 25, 2018 1:51 am
Rated By: NaGava