27 Ways to Improve Parental Involvement/
& AnalysisMy journey to get a single subject English credential began August 1st, 2018. After waiting on my financial aid, I was officially enrolled in my first five classes. This began with ITL600, an introduction to teaching. The second part of the journey, ITL602, was a fascinating look at the history and context of education. From the third step of the journey, ITL604, I am choosing the brochure 27 ways to Improve Parental Involvement for Artifact Three as it demonstrates connections to the Universal Design for Learning, several adopted TPEs, shows my growth as an Inspired Teacher, and is easily incorporated into my continued growth plan.
The state of California sets expectations parents should have for teachers based on the California Teacher Performance Expectations or TPEs. These expectations are designed with Universal Design for Learning in mind or UDL.
This artifact touches on TPEs 1.2, 2.6, 3.3, 5.4, 5.5. 6.2, and 6.3. While most of the TPEs are related to the artifacts ability to create a strong open channel of communication between the teacher and parent, TPE 6.2 is unique. This is because in order not to succumb to your implicit biases, it is important to understand what support structure a student is working with.
This artifact would also go a long way to create and maintain a positive environment for learning within that support structure. The brochure does this with its connection to TPE 2.6: establish and maintain clear expectations for positive classroom behavior and for student-to-student and student-to-teacher interactions by communicating classroom routines, procedures, and norms to students and families. Artifact Three does this by establishing thirteen positive ways for parents of students to stay in touch and involved. Assuming any of these took, it would be very easy to use those opportunities to communicate with parents routines, procedures and norms.
The brochure also includes 13 tips to keep parents involved, five online and offline resources, translation resources, community
forums, hotlines, and information about how teachers should engage all students
in learning. Simple suggestions like: volunteer in the classroom; attend class
functions including concerts, sports, dances and plays; be a class
tutor; organize a homework club; join our
reading partners program; and know all contact
and hotline numbers start the brochure with a positive and a proactive tone.
The online resources
include several resources that will help parents stay on top of their student’s
progress like ParentVUE, Class Dojo and School Loop. The forums will give parents connections
to the community to stay involved in California’s educational policy. The
parent resources are the lesser known amenities the district provides to all parents.
And, the list of supplies would help ensure students are ready to learn from day
one.
Applying UDL within a classroom starts with three initial steps: define appropriate goals that allow for multiple means of attainment, assess diverse learner needs, and evaluate barriers that may exist within the curriculum. Evaluating barriers would require a deeper familiarity with that student’s support structure; this could come from a deeper understanding of the influence of their parents and or guardians.The artifact also shows growth in my educational philosophies. Originally, Social Reconstructionism came in dead last. This philosophy highlights the quest to create a more equitable society. Students and teachers work together to tackle controversial issues through inquiry, dialogue, multiple perspectives, and community involvement. Bringing in parents for a wider community dialogue and including their perspectives on student achievement through inquiry, especially when we start to get to questions that don't have easy answers, is definitely traveling towards Social Reconstructionism.
I believe my reflective narrative exhibits detailed evidence of professional growth as I become and Inspired Educator. One of the ways you inspire is to involve the family and their community. 27 Ways to Involve Parents does both and in a positive and proactive manner. Moreover, inspiring students will be extremely difficult without family inclusion and support.
As I update my educational philosophies, here is my updated growth plan:
In Conclusion... The TPEs link to expectations and require beginning teachers to make positive connections to students and their families. As my field work teacher, Mrs. Amezcua stated. "By the time the students come to us, some have been to three elementary schools, some have been to two middle schools, and some have been kicked out of their home-school in ninth grade. If you want to reach a parent who has been through all that, you just can't call home to complain. You have to build a relationship with the parent first."
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