Promoting Student Learning

By Jameka Johnson, Jamaris Young, & Alana WhiteSPE/578

May 19, 2014Terry McGovern, Instructor

Strategies for Promoting Collaboration Between Stakeholders

Communication is an important way to promote collaboration between stakeholders, especially

parents and teachers. Three ways to communicate:● One-way communication● Two-way communication● Communication through technology

Topics Relating to Effective Collaboration to Promote Student

Learning ❖Classroom Management❖ Teacher Collaboration❖Student Relationships❖Family Relationships❖School Relationships

❖Community Relationships

Classroom ManagementClassroom management focuses on promoting and teaching responsible student behavior.

When students act responsibly:● Students are more responsive● There are fewer distractions● There is more cooperation

Teacher CollaborationCollaborative teaching provides opportunities for instructors to work together with

students and for the benefit of students. Some approaches to collaborative teaching are

● One Teach, One Observe● One Teach, One Assist

● Parallel Teaching● Station Teaching

● Alternative Teaching● Team Teaching

Student RelationshipsPositive student relationships with teachers can have long lasting influences for students’ academic and social development.

Students that maintain positive relationships:● will be able to attain higher levels of achievement● will be trusting of teachers● are less likely to avoid school and are more self-directed● are more cooperative and are engaged in learning

Family RelationshipsFamily involvement is imperative to the education of children and an important goal for schools.

When families are involved in student learning: ● Students earn higher grades● Students attend school more regularly● Students complete more homework● Students demonstrate more positive behaviors

Strategies for Involving Parents & Families

The following strategies can be adopted when schools plan for parent

involvement:

-Look to overcome time and resource constraints;

-Provide information and training to parents and school staff;

-Restructure schools to support family involvement;

-Bridge school-family differences;

-Tap into external supports for partnerships.

School RelationshipsSchool relationships have a major influence on student learning.

School relationships are shaped by many factors:● The school’s espoused goals and values● The principal’s leadership style● The faculty’s teaching and discipline methods● The policies regarding grading and tracking● The inclusion or exclusion of students and parents in the

planning and decision-making processes

Community Relationships

A key difference between high-and low-achieving children is how and with whom they spend their time outside of school.When community groups and schools develop educational community partnerships positive results include:● Upgraded school facilities● Improved school leadership and staffing● Higher quality learning programs for students● New resources and programs to improve teaching and curriculum● Resources for after-school programs and family supports● Increased social and political capital of participants

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