Facilitative Conferences: Parents and Teachers Working Together.

Simmons, Betty Jo

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ERIC Number: EJ664320

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Facilitative Conferences: Parents and Teachers Working Together.

Simmons, Betty Jo

Clearing House, v76 n2 p88-93 Nov-Dec 2002

Suggests that the following three basic assumptions can eradicate negativity about parent teacher conferences: assume good will; assume competence; and assume a shared responsibility. Contends teachers should: assure parents of support; value parents' ideas and opinions; make parents comfortable; keep parents informed; and offer helpful information. (PM)

Descriptors: Family School Relationship, Parent Attitudes, Parent Teacher Conferences, Secondary Education, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Behavior, Teacher Education

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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