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Case: The parent who is overzealous at open house
You carefully go over your notes and scan the entire classroom. Everything is in order. You have taken time to plan well, and you are certain this open house will go smoothly. You've barely started your presentation when you see a hand go up. You politely answer the father's question regarding his daughter. A few minutes later, he has another question focused on his child. Again, you politely answer his query. Pretty soon, you see the same parent's hand go up again and again, along with a question pertaining only to his daughter. How would you handle this situation?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Perhaps it may be a good idea to send parents a letter about what the agenda is for the Open House. Inform them there will be a general Q & A following the presentation and remind them about the agenda on Open House night. I would also tell the parents that if they have specific questions that only pertain to their child, to see you privately after the Q & A to discuss what is on their minds. |
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Rated On: April 19, 2013 12:41 am |
Rated By: Lili G |
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Comments: Good solution. If a parent has this many questions about their child, it would be best to have a private meeting with them. |
Rated On: October 14, 2014 7:49 pm |
Rated By: Megan Lee |
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Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. |
Rated On: October 17, 2014 6:34 pm |
Rated By: Doniesha |
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Comments: I agree with suggesting a private meeting. |
Rated On: October 17, 2014 11:31 pm |
Rated By: Ashley |
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Comments: This is the best answer and solution for this case. |
Rated On: October 18, 2014 10:01 am |
Rated By: zemyRy |
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Comments: yes, it is up to the teacher to set the tone and agenda of the meeting and not just leave it open, which could lead to a "free for all" atmosphere |
Rated On: October 19, 2014 2:19 am |
Rated By: uZyvaP |
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Comments: I like the idea of stressing to the parents that you would be happy to have time after the open house to discuss personal questions regarding their child. |
Rated On: October 20, 2014 12:17 am |
Rated By: Brianne Blowers |
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Comments: I agree that showing the parents a planned agenda would have benefited. However, in this situation it might be best to answer the parents question and respond afterwards that you can speak privately after the presentation if they would like. |
Rated On: October 20, 2014 12:28 am |
Rated By: JabuDu |
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Comments: I agree with this. It will help all parents to stick with the schedule without interruption. |
Rated On: October 20, 2014 3:57 am |
Rated By: WeGuQy |
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Comments: Great solution. |
Rated On: February 27, 2015 9:17 pm |
Rated By: Shannon Stephens |
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Comments: I agree, I think it is also a good idea to assuage parents that it is good that they're interested and concerned about their child's education and that if they have any questions or concerns they can contact you throughout the year. |
Rated On: March 1, 2015 7:56 pm |
Rated By: Charity Knowles |
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Comments: I agree that it is a good idea to send parents a letter about what the agenda is for the Open House. I also like that as a side note on the agenda putting that if there are specific questions that only pertain to their child, to see you privately after the Q & A to discuss what is on their minds. |
Rated On: March 1, 2015 10:51 pm |
Rated By: NaHuVa |
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Comments: Yes detailing the difference between open house questions and one on one q&a's is important. |
Rated On: March 2, 2015 1:50 am |
Rated By: Qebysu |
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Comments: I would use solution. Having an agenda is a great idea. |
Rated On: October 4, 2015 2:41 am |
Rated By: aDuvej |
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Comments: Discussing these issues privately is the best way to handle it. Make sure to set up some ground rules, too. Great suggestions! |
Rated On: October 18, 2015 6:43 pm |
Rated By: ymuXyg |
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Comments: This is a good solution and I would use it in my classroom. |
Rated On: October 19, 2015 4:35 pm |
Rated By: XequMa |
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Comments: Agreed. |
Rated On: March 4, 2016 5:08 pm |
Rated By: beTyZa |
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Comments: An agenda would be an awesome idea. |
Rated On: February 25, 2017 8:11 pm |
Rated By: etyWys |
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Comments: Good idea. |
Rated On: October 15, 2017 8:24 pm |
Rated By: ysyByg |
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Comments: Sending parents an open house agenda is great idea. Informing parents of the agenda will help everyone stay on task throughout the presentation and prevent disruptions. Also, encouraging parents to meet individually with the teacher after the presentation for personal questions is a great way to keep the presentation moving and prevent parents from asking too many personal questions. |
Rated On: February 23, 2019 5:37 am |
Rated By: dygavu |
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Comments: This is a great solution. |
Rated On: February 19, 2020 7:13 pm |
Rated By: JeRaGu |
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Comments: I agree with this solution. |
Rated On: October 9, 2020 8:59 pm |
Rated By: vaMuvy |
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