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Preparing for parents: how Australian teachers engagement education is…
Preparing for parents: how Australian teachers engagement education is addressing the questions of parent-school engagement
Saltmarsh, Barr & Chapman, 2015
Overview
relationship between schools and parents is complex, dynamic and at times, difficult and problematic
relationships between parents and schools is an important dimension of children’s learning and school experience
question of professional preparation, and whether teachers and principals are adequately equipped for developing and sustaining effective parent-school relationships
Few teachers are trained how to interact and work effectively with parents, or even with adults in general
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General, foundational approaches: socio-cultural perspectives
Know about Australia, its history, environment and people (indigenous and diverse cultures)
changing nature of society, within and beyond Australia
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critical understanding of
the social, cultural and political context in which teachers work
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Stand-alone units: families, partnerships and professional communications
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specifically addressing practical, effective communication skills oriented towards teacher interactions with students,
parents, colleagues and the community
Professional experience
influenced by
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views of teacher-mentors regarding parent engagement and its perceived importance as part of the student teacher’s induction
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