WorksheetsChapter 5 Presentation
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is a characteristic that would allow English Language Learners to be successful?
Create a warm environment for parents
Have more activities involving nature
Include books of different genres
Use more assistive technology
Which is the best way to involve parents in the classroom?
Have parents bake for the class
Have them prepare materials for the class
Have them write a letter to the class
Have them teach MCPS curriculum
What is NOT an appropriate way to keep caregivers informed?
Have them bake peanut butter cookies for the class
Chaperone a field trip
Read aloud
Tutor students in class
What is the Sandwich Theory of Feedback?
When you provide positive and enjoyable feedback
A method to provide praise, negative feedback, and finishing with praise again
A teaching technique that helps students understand what the lesson is about
A memorization technique to help the teacher remember what the conference was about
What is something you should NEVER start the parent conferences with?
Positive feedback about the child's academic performance
How much you enjoy having the student in your class
Negative feedback about behavior and academic performance
An outline of how the conference will go
After the conference is over, what is something you can provide the parents with?
A conference summary that entails what was discussed in the meeting & appropriate methods for communicating
Your graded paperwork for other students
Your address and social media profiles
Your paystub
A successful conference also includes the follow-up. Why is this important?
It builds you relationship with the principal
Makes you look good
It demonstrates your passion for teaching & the care you have for your students
Because it's nice to do
Which of the following are strategies for involving immigrant and refugee parents?
Translate whenever possible
Provide onsite adult ELL classes
Conduct home visits
All of the above
A teacher should…
Show interest in parent concerns
Ignore the parent until the last minute
Yell back at the parent because they are yelling at you
Start the conversation with “I am sorry” and cry with the parents
Choose the correct response during a parent conference.
“I think I forgot Amy’s file at home, I will reschedule this meeting. Sorry!”
“Where have you guys been? I feel like I am the parent, not you guys.”
“Amy is making progress this year. Please take a look at her newest report on MAP M. I am so proud of her.”
“I agree with everything you said. Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do in school.”
