Family-teacher conferences are complex. Describe interpersonal ...

[karlynnae]

Family-teacher conferences are complex. Describe interpersonal communication factors and developmentally appropriate practices that must be considered in planning and implementing such conferences.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What type of situation do you believe will be difficult when interacting with families? Consider techniques from Chapter 8 and describe how you might implement one or more of them.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[KKcool]

Answer to Question 1

Interpersonal communication
  Body language, eye contact, nonverbal communication, clarity, length of responses, good grammar, assertive speech, active listening, demonstration of fairness, warmth, accepting, ability to receive criticism, conflict resolution strategies
Developmentally appropriate practices
  Content of conference is based on childs developmental level, using consistently appropriate practices and expectations, avoidance of bias

Answer to Question 2

Chapter 8 strategies that may be used:
  Conferencing, phone calls, journaling, e-mail, social media, home visits, active listening, reflecting, I-messages, nonverbal communication, appropriate giving and receiving of criticism, assertiveness versus aggression, conflict resolution strategies, appropriate attitudes of communicating, understanding of cultural differences

[karlynnae]

TYSM

[atrochim]

Great answer, keep it coming