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washai

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What qualities make an effective family-staff conference? Teachers should assess their knowledge, skills, and attitudes following a conference with a family. Describe at least 10 characteristics that a teacher might include in such a self-assessment. How will you use this information when planning conferences?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Consider a teachers use of (a) nonverbal communication, (b) giving and receiving criticism, and (c) conflict resolution. Describe ways in which she can be most effective in all three areas.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Qualities:
 Consider family schedules.
 Provide a quiet, calm, confidential location.
 Consider needed timeframe.
 Some conferences are appropriate for childrens participation.
 Provide information in advance to help families plan their questions, etc.; invite parent to bring someone along.
 Inform parents about who will be in attendance.
 Teachers should be prepared.

Characteristics to be included in self-assessment:
 Setting
 level of preparation
 greeting
 nonverbal communication and body language
 effective verbal communication
 positive attitudes
 Active listening
 Giving and receiving criticism
 conflict resolution procedures
 goal-setting
 use of developmentally appropriate expectations
 lack of bias
 use of resources
 closure

Answer to Question 2

 Nonverbal communication: Personal space, gestures and posture, touching, facial expression, eye contact, vocal cues, positive and negative affect, responsiveness
 Giving and receiving criticism: Rehearse what you want to say and how you will say it; use I-messages; criticize only specific behavior or situation; use compliment sandwiches; be constructive; when criticism is accurate, admit your mistake, discuss what will be done differently in the future, stay calm, use I-messages, be assertive but not aggressive.
 Conflict resolution: Define the problem, let all share their viewpoints, reflect each participants concern, review relevant policy or procedure, assure all that they have been heard and explain the follow-up, make changes or collect additional information until problem can be resolved.




washai

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Reply 2 on: Sep 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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