What qualities make an effective family-staff conference? Teachers should assess their knowledge, skills, and attitudes following a conference with a family. Describe at least 10 characteristics that a teacher might include in such a self-assessment. How will you use this information when planning conferences?
What will be an ideal response?
Qualities:
• Consider family schedules.
• Provide a quiet, calm, confidential location.
• Consider needed timeframe.
• Some conferences are appropriate for children’s participation.
• Provide information in advance to help families plan their questions, etc.; invite parent to bring someone along.
• Inform parents about who will be in attendance.
• Teachers should be prepared.
Characteristics to be included in self-assessment:
• Setting
• level of preparation
• greeting
• nonverbal communication and body language
• effective verbal communication
• positive attitudes
• Active listening
• Giving and receiving criticism
• conflict resolution procedures
• goal-setting
• use of developmentally appropriate expectations
• lack of bias
• use of resources
• closure
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