The Parent-Teacher Relationship

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This paper describes the potential pitfalls of the parent-teacher relationship from the teacher's perspective. Several scenarios are described with possible outcomes for each. The author describes how the teacher must sometimes shift his or her learning strategies, and attempt to teach both the parent and the student of the benefits of the classroom environment. The paper concludes by encouraging teachers to enlist the support of parents before problems even start.

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"In the classroom the teacher may assume he or she will always wear the mantel of authority. The student is assumed to be the recipient of his or her superior wisdom and years. However, even a teacher or must learn how to become a perpetual student of human nature. What happens when a parent disagrees with the teacher's classroom policy and does not endorse the teacher's methods of discipline? The teacher must shift his or her learning strategies, and attempt to teach both the parent and the student of the benefits of the classroom environment."

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