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  Case: Parent Involvement
I am currently a teaching student and have been reading about parental involvement in school. I read that it is beneficial to have parent volunteers in order to help you around the classroom but that first-year teachers are sometimes unsure of how to ask for this help. How have you solicited help before and which ways do you find to be the most beneficial? Also, have you ever had a "power struggle" with having a parent in the classroom and if so, how did you go about handling it?
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I think one possible solution is to enlist the help of a "homeroom mom." These volunteers are usually hands on within the school and they can offer help when needed. I have experience with these moms who will volunteer to make copies for the teachers and help create bulletin boards. It could be beneficial to send out a sign-up sheet for parents to volunteer within the classroom. This could be asking for help with setting up your room for pizza parties, or for the grown ups to come in and read to the class. I think if you make it known that you're open to grown ups helping in the classroom, those who are willing are going to be available to help most of the time.
 
     
     
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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 agree that a homeroom parent can be beneficial but don't abuse their volunteering.
Rated On: October 6, 2020 12:36 pm
Rated By: Meghan Fletcher
 
     
     
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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 think is a good idea.
Rated On: September 30, 2021 11:55 am
Rated By: Janson Gunn
 
     
     
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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 completely agree with you. Great solution!!
Rated On: October 16, 2022 6:53 pm
Rated By: dedyqa