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Case: pushy parents
There was a student in my class who had very overly involved parents. They insisted that their daughter stay after school three days a week to do extra tutoring with me even though she was already at the top of the class and did not need the extra help. they would also email me several times during the day wanting updates on how their daughter was doing. This was eating up huge portions of my time that I needed to spend with other students who need extra help. What would be a good way to deal with this situation.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I have had this same issue in the past. You first need to thank them and show your appreciation for their parental involvement and concerns. Next, ensure the parents that their child is performing above their expectations and he or she exemplifies the model student. Talk their student up and make them feel good about their parenting and their child's academic performance. Now, you need to be very gentle in saying that there isn't much room for their child to improve academically in your classroom. Explain that they are already performing above the expectations and there are other students that really do struggle in your class. Explain that there is only one of you and you have many students that need your assistance. Suggest that their student knows the material so well that he or she may be a great asset in your classroom to help other students. Be sure to let them know that should their child begin to slip at any time, you will quickly discuss and resolve the issue. |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: The parents aren't wrong either! I agree. |
| Rated On: July 6, 2015 12:59 am |
| Rated By: WuXySy |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| Comments: Having some type of help from the student is great for their parents to see that they are doing well and that they know the material well enough that you can have them help strugglers. Making sure to thank the parents is huge because not as many parents are involved as we would hope, due to work, or time constraints. Also, set up times where you can get ahold of them through email and make them aware that constant emails take away time from the other students who may need more help. Or that they can email you, however you may be busy and can't drop everything to check it constantly. |
| Rated On: October 4, 2015 2:45 pm |
| Rated By: ubuXes |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| The suggested solution is original |
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| Comments: I agree with your solution. The only thing I would add is setting a timeframe where they may receive updates on the progress of their child. |
| Rated On: March 5, 2017 3:34 pm |
| Rated By: ysyver |
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