According to the article Caring for the Children We Share, the manner in which schools show they care about their students if reflected in the way they care about their students’ families. In addition, teachers who have negative attitudes towards their students will more than likely have the same negative attitude toward the student’s caregiver. In other words, educators tend to relate to students as representatives of their parents (Banks & Banks, 2005).
Educators realize that a strong relationship with both the student and parent(s) can help create successful partnerships. Epstein, co-director of the Center on Families, Communities, Schools and Children’s Learning, discuss the model of school, family, and community, which places the student at the center. Therefore, when educators interact in a positive with students they will strengthen the relationship with the student, parent and community.
How do you relate to your students? To the student’s parent(s)? Are you treating students and parents the same way you would like for your child or yourself to be treated?
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