It is believed that a parent is the child’s first and best teacher however; parent’s role in education does not stop when the child enters school. The parent provides the foundation on which teachers are able to build further educational structures. Parents who recognize the importance of early childhood learning as preparation for a good educational experience do really matters to strengthen pupils’ development in any institution.
Many parents actively teach their children life skills, but their example of how to live life may be even more important. If children see parents reading, they are more likely to want to read. If parents read aloud to them, children learn that books have stories and information that can be fun. If parents are organized and take care of things at home, the children are more likely to be organized. But most of all, parents provide emotional support and encouragement, and are their child’s best advocate.
How about the teachers? Teachers represent role models beyond those provided by parents. They introduce added knowledge and differing points of view. Classroom routines and expectations are the first step on the road to gaining and maintaining the ability to earn a living. The school provides a learning environment where child’s skills can be measured against the abilities of age peers. Classroom teachers are trained to spot any learning problems to provide assistance children may need for educational success.
The partnership between parents and teachers is not always an easy one to maintain, but it is essential to the educational process. Parents can take an active part helping their children to do certain tasks, assignments or projects, talking with their children about school and attending school events. Teachers can send home positive communication about children, as well as notes about deficiencies or problems. Regular communication with parents such as home visitation also reinforces the duties for the betterment of the kids.
By: Celia M. Constante | MT-I | Ipag Elementary School | Mariveles, Bataan
