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SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES TO WIN PARENTS
Hello Folks!
As an individual, Educational institution, and even as a parent, you must have faced this; how to talk with parents when it concerns the progress of a child. In Pakistan, very few know these successful strategies that concern these basic areas.
So today, I will discuss with you a few successful strategies that will give you food for thought to incorporate in your systems and capacity building programmes for the teachers. So let’s start.
The first successful strategy to win parents is to have Clarity. As an institution, or even as an individual, one needs to know exactly what they are going to say to the parents and mean it and ensure it whether they have been understood clearly.
As most of the time parents are communicated things in a vague manner which leaves many questions unanswered and the concerned teachers don’t ensure whether they have been successful in delivering their message across the board.
There is no need to feel shy if you have to repeat yourself even for a trillion times.No one will be offended.
The second successful strategy would be to have a professional attitude. Be friendly yet a professional. As a teacher or institution or even a parent do not discuss other people’s negativity or apply it on the child concerned.
In Pakistan, most schools and their staff fail to understand that comparisons and negativity lead nowhere. Its an institution we are talking about.
To cater to these challenges proper training need to be imparted along with developing and cultivating a proper mindset.
The third successful strategy to win parents would be a Positive Attitude. Such an attitude needs to be seen in practice too.
When one can help parents in positively parenting their child without patronizing their capabilities for their child’s upbringing, then the positive attitude is seen at its best.
Also, this positivity is seen when you as an institution, an individual and a parent can add to the learning capability of a child. This is why institutions were made. Are we practising this stuff in our institutions?
The fourth successful strategy to win parents would be to have Backups. By backup, I mean that you need to support what you are saying in terms of sample work or some kind of documentation.
If you have worked on a similar situation with some other child, you can always document that and show it to the parents in your scheduled meetings.
In Pakistan people in institutions go by words from the mouth. That is all the authenticity, you will receive here. To win the parents trust, you need to bring in the documentation to support yourself.
The fifth strategy to win parents is the need to be Flexible. There is always room for improvement provided you are open to suggestions. Being in charge of the situation does not mean you are all in all.
There would be times when the situation requires improvising new strategies and coming up with an alternative plan of action.
There are not many schools in Pakistan who are up for these mind-changing flexibilities. Their word is against the suffering parents and their children. At the end of the day. what are they producing in the form of lots? This, I will answer at the end.
The sixth successful strategy to have winning parents is to Include children wherever possible. Making children part of a discussion always help in the long run. It gives children the confidence that they too matter.
A discussion only concerning the parents and the institution is rather a dead discussion.
The child needs to know what’s going on regarding him or her. It makes them understand their responsibility and what is required of them. Children young(10-onwards) and mature should always be made a part of such discussions.
And Lastly, every teacher should know the course they are teaching and explain it in a layman’s term to the parents. In Pakistan, mostly teacher’s are not clear themselves about the syllabus.
How can you expect them to explain it to the parents? There should be sessions regarding syllabus and explained well to the parents so that parents are at par with the teachers and school and likewise.
These are some of the successful strategies that can help any institution win parents. As parents, we are all trying to work towards a common goal which is the growth of a learner/child.
But the strategies being used at present in the educational institutions are producing cattle and slaves with no mind of their own. A mind to only receive orders and not think. For those who think are treated no less than an outcast or even as misfits.
But let me remind you, it is the misfits who are the cause of change in a rotten society. They are the real agents of change and are finally addressed as heroes or heroines when they achieve their true worth and show to the world what they are capable of.
It is not a lot to think about. Still think about it if you want to have a win-win situation.
Until next time, stay safe and healthy.
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LET’S FACE IT TOGETHER
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In a couple of hours from now, we will enter the year 2021. What are our apprehensions for the coming year and how are we going to deal with them? Are we in this together? Today, I will talk about these. So let’s start.
The year 2020 was an eye-opener for all but what do we expect from 2021? It’s a new chapter, we yet have to explore. We learned a lot in the year 2020 in terms of how to be prepared for the worst scenarios.
Secondly, the year 2020, brought out all the fancies a young mind could have expected. It developed us before time in terms of innocence and facing realities of life.
Thirdly, most of us witnessed the worst economies in terms of unemployment. Our whole education system is a big question mark on what have we been doing for such a long time.
Frankly, we are producing slaves and not leaders, and the times to come require change agents, thinking minds, and not mere book worms.
Fourthly, the new year requires people to jump in rather than thinking whether they are good enough or not for a certain job/work/skill. Explore your productivity and enter into different fields.
Fifthly, stop underestimating yourself and others. We are all unique individuals and time has told us that. We just need to put ourselves to better use.
Sixth, the year 2020, has brought us all together like a big family where we have begun seeing all in their respective places. Now that we see them, let’s work for their well being together.
Seventh, the apprehensions and fear are natural for the new year but are not to be surrendered by a second or third wave or whatever comes forth.
And Lastly, though we may have lost many loved ones or colleagues or mentors this year, we will never forget them or the lessons taught by them.
We and the generations to come will carry forward their traditions of good and togetherness for ages to come.
COVID-19 and its after-effects shall pass too. As there is always lighting at the end of the tunnel.As said by Melody Beattie
“The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals”.
Think about it. Until next time stay safe and healthy.
Happy New Year and Season’s greetings.
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SPECIAL OCCASIONS; SMILE
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With Christmas around the corner, many of us are looking for ways to put a smile on someone’s face. Today, I will share with you a few crafts that can enlighten anyone’s day. So, let’s start.
Christmas is all about bringing joy and celebrating it with family, friends, and the needy as well. So, it all depends on how you celebrate this day.
Firstly, if you want to show your love to your near and dear ones, you can start by creating a family blanket. It can either be crochet or printing or even embroidery. Your family skills can always come in handy and add a personal touch to your gifts.
Secondly, chocolates and delicious goodies can lighten up anyone’s day. Buy a variety of chocolates that are very reasonable around Christmas and make handmade bouquets and baskets; wrap them and deliver them all around. Who would not be happy to eat such a delight?
Thirdly, instead of spending a hefty amount on Christmas decorations, make them involving the whole family. You will certainly cherish these moments long after they are no more. Simply dip foam balls in pouring paints or create marble effects by painting on them to create mesmerizing effects. A thoroughly joyful experience.
Fourthly, who would want to miss out on decorating a gingerbread house. It is a great way to showcase your creativity. And this time of the year is all about showing love, care, and creativity to everyone. I can’t just wait to decorate one myself.
Fifthly, a special Christmas cake, who wouldn’t want that. It’s time to test your skills as a baker and make the day special. What are you waiting for? Start with the preparations and send me your own homemade cakes for a chance to be published in my recipes category with your name, picture, and recipe.
And lastly, don’t forget the needy in your joyous moments. Take out some time and visit them as well. As it is our good deeds that are returned to us manifold. Think about it.
Until next time, stay safe and healthy.
Happy Christmas!
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