How Do I Handle a Parent Who Disagrees with My Teaching Methods?

Teaching with Valor Podcast: A Veteran Teachers Perspective

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"Hello, and welcome back to Teaching with Valor, where we dive deep into the questions and challenges that teachers face every day in their classrooms. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today, we’re going to talk about an issue that every teacher faces sooner or later: How do I handle a parent who disagrees with my teaching methods?
As teachers, we each bring our unique approach to the classroom. We develop teaching methods that we believe best support learning, foster engagement, and build confidence in our students. However, not every parent may see it that way. Whether it’s a difference in philosophy, expectations, or simply a matter of style, encountering a parent who questions your methods can feel intimidating. But with the right mindset, these conversations can actually lead to mutual understanding and even greater support for the student.
Show Notes
Resources and References:
•Edutopia – Navigating Parental Disagreements in Education: www.edutopia.org - Practical strategies for building positive relationships with parents.
•National PTA – Tips for Productive Parent-Teacher Conversations: Resources for understanding and managing differences in educational approaches.
•Understood – Engaging Parents in Constructive Dialogue: Guides for handling disagreements with empathy and professionalism.
•Scholastic – Building Parent-Teacher Partnerships: Tips on establishing trust and effective communication with parents.
•Harvard Family Research Project – Improving Parent-Teacher Communication: Research and strategies for building strong communication with families.
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