educ12schoolandcommunityrelations
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Power point Presentation in the the course The Teaching ProfessionTRANSCRIPT
NUEVA ECIJA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYSumacab Main Campus, Cabanatuan City
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL AND
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
“It takes a village to raise a child.”
- African Proverb
They can forge a kind of partnership.
The school and the community are the mainsprings of effective and powerful forces that can create a wholesome climate for mutual gains and betterment.
THE TEACHER, PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY
Parent
They are responsible for the development of values, attitudes and habits that will be needed as their children associate with classmates in the school.
The parents are the first teachers in the home.
Teacher
Teachers in the schools continue to enrich the students’ experiences at home, thus strengthening the valuable personal traits and characteristics initially developed.
*The members of the community, in addition to the parents and relatives like the government officials, the professionals and all the residents are highly motivated to participate in the parent-teacher activities and projects.
*Community
Children experience difficulties and
problems regarding:
DIFFICULTIES
ability to accomplish assignments
irregular attendance
study habits in school
negative attitudes
problem with self-discipline
SOLUTIONS
Conduct a dialogue wherein parents may be invited to drop by the school or the teacher may pay a visit to their home.
A calm and friendly face to face exchange of observations could straighten some disturbing interactions ending with a promise of undertaking remediation in both quarters.
Solutions:
• Positive attitudes of kindheartedness and patience are developed through modeling.
• Regularly in attendance and doing daily assignments need strong motivation and encouragement from both sides.
Solutions:
Letters and praises to parents for outstanding performances build confidence and strengthen determination to continue the good work.
Solutions:
• Interesting lesson never fail to motivate students to be present everyday for an enjoyable participation in them.
Solutions:
Extreme of behavior need detailed consideration of past experience in school and at home.
SOLUTION:
Values Developed
Values and strong inclinations are instilled starting from the home and are developed further in the school.
Some of the most desirable are:
respect for elders and for the rights of
others cooperation
willingness to share
deep sense of responsibility persistence
INTERESTS
Special interest and innate talents noticed at young age such as heightened propensity for music and drama, athletics and the arts must be attended to by sensitive mentors and guardians for them to provide continued opportunities to attain the full realization of their natural gifts.
To be continued…
Schooland
Community
• The school is usually located at the center of the town or city. It is subjected to daily scrutiny by the members of their community.
The community would in turn show their gratitude and appreciation by keeping their school’s surroundings clean and comfortable for the children, and by sharing resources whenever needed.
1. Collaborative Relationshipa. The school officials actively
participate in community projects such as literacy assistance project for out-of-school children and house campaign for healthful practice.
b. The municipality/city officials are likewise ready to provide help in improving the physical facilities of the school.
c. During historic celebrations in both places, participation by each is easily elicited with such positive and civic-consciousness activities enjoyed by the school and community, a strong feeling of togetherness become evident.
2. Organized Associations Schools have organized
Parent-Teacher and Community Associations with the officers coming from both their members.
A strong spirit of cooperation is exhibited as well as sharing of expertise and material resources.
Representations during town or school affairs create strong ties among members, thus, helping hands are volunteered in times of needs.
3. Public Safety, Beautification and Cleanliness
Public SafetyPeace and order, safety in public conveyances and compliance with ordinances afford ample protection and disciplinary measures developed by all.
Beautification and Cleanliness
Beautification of the community through tree planting in every household and cleanliness through proper waste disposal are voluntarily undertaken by both, thus creating a disciplined and wholesome community.
4. Values Exhibited Outstanding school personnel as
well as barangay officials are honored.
This serves as a motivation for both parties and their followers to continue their commendable practice.
Values of nationalism and unity are developed through the examples demonstrated by the school and government officials.
Respect for authority and self-discipline are modeled for the young to follow.
5. Instructional Centers and Materials
The community can serve as rich sources of instructional materials.
Professionals and practitioners form the community can be invited as resource speakers during observance of significant school rites.
Reference:THE TEACHING PROFESSION
Bilbao et.al., 2012pp. 90-94
PREPARED BY: Aivin B. BalquedraJessica Navor