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广东省揭阳市2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
Effective Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conference is a golden chance for parents to know their kids, school life and what is really going on at school. But only if they use the opportunity wisely.
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●Do Your Homework
Parents need to speak with a number of teachers in a short period of time, making it difficult for them to get everything straight. . Cyndy McDonald, a guidance consultant in California, suggests parents make good plans in mind, such as who they would like to meet, and what issue they need to address.
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Parents may only have a few minutes with your child's teacher to find out how things are going at school. McDonald suggests having a few questions ready, and she recommends asking these questions: Is my child raising his/her hand and participating in class? How is my child getting along with their classmates? Do you see any problems I should be aware of? What can I do as a parent to provide support at home?
●Be on the same team
Cyndy McDonald stresses," The most important thing is to go in with the attitude that we're all on the same team. . " If your child is missing homework, for example, be sure to talk with your child's teachers to find out. Tell them what works in other classes for your child and let them try this in their class.
With enough preparations, parents may get their problems solved more easily. " ," she says.
A. Help children in trouble
B. Prepare questions to ask
C. Here's how to make the most of this precious opportunity
D. Sometimes this approach doesn't lead to a positive result
E. Without a plan in advance, the time can pass quickly without getting anything
F. Teachers want to hear that parents will support them in educating the children
G. If a parent comes to me with good preparations, my job will be so much easier
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