Te enfrentas a un padre que cuestiona tus métodos de enseñanza. ¿Cómo manejas la situación de manera efectiva?

One thing I’ve found helpful is to take notes as the parent(s) is talking. This shows parents you are taking their concerns seriously. In addition, you can use the notes to be sure you are responding to all concerns and can easily summarize at the end of the conference. A bonus is that should you need to conference with them again, you can easily refresh your memory about what was discussed, as well as agreed to by both parties.

Always listen calmly and try to understand the parent's complaint from the parent's perspective. Reassure the parent that you have understood the concerns. Explain the issue from your perspective a with justified reasons. Explain how your teaching methods are beneficial for the holistic development, academic and behavioural progress of their child. Show evidence if possible and relevant. Discuss feasible solutions to parents concerns. Remind parent that everything you do is for the wellbeing and positive achievements of their child. Always end on a positive note so that the parent feels heard and supported. Follow up if needed to show you care.

I agree. When a parent comes to you with concerns, the first step is to listen actively and without interruption. This helps you fully understand their perspective and concerns. Acknowledge their feelings and show you take their input seriously. Creating a comfortable space for them to express themselves builds trust and opens communication. The goal is to work together to support the student.

We cannot understand until we first listen. Active listening is important in order to truly learn more about the concerns and validate feelings.

Muchas veces el cuestionamiento de los métodos surge del interés y otras veces de la duda. Por eso es importante mantener la calma y poseer una postura abierta a la construcción. La duda puede ser genuina para apoyar o para comprender, así que ve esta situación como un área de oportunidad. Puede que incluso la insatisfacción surja de una falta de conocimiento e incluso, puede que, como docentes, haya ciertos factores y consejos que podemos tener a consideración para futuras situaciones con nuestros alumnos, en base a la experiencia de sus tutores, de la que no tenemos conocimiento. ¡Así que, demuestra tu profesionalismo en tu capacidad para ser retroalimentado!

In addition to that , I think demonstrating by example of how it works can be beneficial. For example in our school we do parent workshops to explain the methods we use in the IB, etc.. if parents are informed before hand you truly gain their partnership.

Of course, parents with keen and passionate interest in the educational development of their children may challenge a teacher in respect to the methods deployed for his/her child. It's important for a teacher to know a learner beyond the surface that is, name and so on. A child's interest, background and multicultural environment are crucial. The understanding of these variables may be the missing gap between a teacher's approach and effectiveness. In the long, effectiveness is the underlining key.

1. Stay calm. 2. Listen. 3. Provide basis and rationale of the strategy. 4. Discuss with the parent the outcome of the strategy. 5. Ask the parent for suggestions on how to improve the strategy done to the class to let the parent feel that the parent is part of the improvement of the strategy.