Teacher-Parent Conferences: Are we making the most of these meetings?

Parent-teacher meetings play a significant role in enhancing a child's education. It is an effective way for both; parents as well as teachers to discuss how the child has been doing in school. ... But often these meetings can be used as a mode of motivating kids to do better.

Teachers are rarely trained to interact with parents, and both parents and teachers often end up finding these meetings stressful and ineffective. 

• TP conferences reflect our own perceptions of teaching and learning
• How do teachers and parents feel about these meetings?
• What is wrong with this approach? (video)
• A suggested approach and general tips 

Stamatis Papademetriou

FLS Owner