CED107 week 12

During a parent-teacher conference, Mrs. Cruz notices that the parent seems defensive when she mentions the child’s low performance in reading. What should Mrs. Cruz do to maintain effective communication

• Continue explaining the child’s weaknesses in detail to prove her point.

• Shift the focus to the child’s strengths before discussing areas for improvement.

• End the discussion quickly to avoid conflict.

• Ask another teacher to handle the conversation.

Mr. Santos is meeting with the parents of a student who often disrupts class. The parents appear unaware of their child’s behavior. How should Mr. Santos communicate this concern?

• Present factual examples of the behavior and suggest ways they can work together to address it.

• Tell the parents that their child is a problem student.

• Avoid mentioning the issue to prevent offending the parents.

• Focus only on academic performance, not behavior.

During a meeting, a parent talks continuously and interrupts the teacher’s explanation. What is the most appropriate way for the teacher to handle the situation?

• Interrupt the parent to regain control of the discussion.

• Politely acknowledge the parent’s concerns and guide the conversation back to the agenda.

• Allow the parent to speak for as long as they want.

• End the conference early.

Ms. Dela Peña is conducting an online parent-teacher conference. The internet connection suddenly becomes unstable, and the parent becomes frustrated. What should she do?

• End the meeting immediately.

• Apologize for the inconvenience and reschedule or continue through another communication platform.

• Ignore the issue and continue talking even if the parent cannot hear well.

• Ask the parent to fix their connection.

A parent expresses concern that their child feels anxious about schoolwork. What is the best response for the teacher to show empathy and effective communication?

• Dismiss the concern and say all students feel the same.

• Listen actively, acknowledge the parent’s feelings, and discuss strategies to support the child’s well-being

• Tell the parent that anxiety is not a teacher’s problem.

• Give generic advice without listening to details.