Renee Adair's Education Portfolio
Parent Communication
I belive that, at every age, parent involvement is very important to a child's education. I make every possible effort to include families and parents in the classroom and to keep the lines of communication open. I also make sure to document appropriately when parents are contacted.
Click on the image below to download the letter of introduction I sent home during my student teaching.
Student Communication
One of the most imporant aspects of teaching is the student-teacher relationship. I use both contingent and non-contingent forms of communication with my students. At the beginning of each day I write the supplies they need to bring to class on a white board outside the room and I also display it on a document camera. Each day the agenda is also displayed in the room. I have a bulletin board behind my desk where I post messages to the class. Students also know that they can write me private or public notes and post them there for me to read. I use small gold cards to thank students for good citizenship, such as hard work or helping others. I also make sure to write both positive and helpful notes as feedback on assignments.
Colleague Communication
By working on a two-teacher team I was fortunate enough to be able to learn a lot about communication with other colleagues. I participated in all staff meetings, grade level and team meetings, and department meetings as well.
Below is a link to a blog documenting my experience as a student teacher, which was made available to parents and staff.
Communication Skills
"I wanted to thank you for the encouraging and thoughtful note you wrote to Julian in his homework. (I really appreciate it!) thanks for caring!!!...Thank you also for helping him with his work..."
-Parent
"This is a clever way to use pop culture to professionally and yet personally communicate who she is as a person." -University Supervisor