Submitted by Julie (not verified) on January 27, 2008 - 11:55.
I love the idea of a personal phone call or possibly a home visit to each family either prior to the school year beginning or during the first week. I personally like the idea of a short home visit. I think you gain valuable insight into how a family works and interacts when you see them in their most natural environment. My husband and I have been invited to dinner by several families throughout my career. After getting over the idea of a teacher not possibly going to a student's home, I accepted one time. It was one of the most enjoyable experiences we have had. I have had several families in the last couple of years who have experienced various tragedies. I have brought dinner to their homes or gone over to drop off homework, etc. With each token of kindness, I have only seen gratefulness and appreciation. So I am very much for the idea of teachers beginning the parent, student, and teacher relationship with a visit to our student's homes. I do not think it has to be a taboo thing for a teacher to visit a student's home.
Parent Involvement
Submitted by Julie (not verified) on January 27, 2008 - 11:55.
I love the idea of a personal phone call or possibly a home visit to each family either prior to the school year beginning or during the first week. I personally like the idea of a short home visit. I think you gain valuable insight into how a family works and interacts when you see them in their most natural environment. My husband and I have been invited to dinner by several families throughout my career. After getting over the idea of a teacher not possibly going to a student's home, I accepted one time. It was one of the most enjoyable experiences we have had. I have had several families in the last couple of years who have experienced various tragedies. I have brought dinner to their homes or gone over to drop off homework, etc. With each token of kindness, I have only seen gratefulness and appreciation. So I am very much for the idea of teachers beginning the parent, student, and teacher relationship with a visit to our student's homes. I do not think it has to be a taboo thing for a teacher to visit a student's home.