One of the major stakeholders in the school community, their active involvement in the academic endeavours of their child has a profound impact. In the new age education system, parents and teachers are not mere acquaintances, but a team that constantly strives for the betterment of the child.
“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.”
Margaret Mead
Improved communication
Effective communication between teachers and parents is conducive to produce better results for the child. It will not only improve the parent-teacher relationship but would encourage better communication from the child’s part as well.
Thus, it is essential that parents maintain productive and consistent communication with the teachers and participate in the school programs actively to help the child perform better.
Improves cognitive behaviour
Parents are no longer looked upon as clients in the new age education system. This partnership between parents and teachers helps to improve the cognitive behaviour of the child considerably. When parents share responsibility, contribute as remedial tutors, and reinforce school curriculum, their children become more receptive to their academic endeavours.
Creates a nurturing environment
Education is a responsibility that requires equal participation by the parents and the school faculty. Apart from academics, parental engagement also develops improved social skills, a belief in the importance of education, greater self-esteem and improved adaptation to the school environment. Parents will not be kept in the dark as to what is happening in the child’s school and increased parental involvement will build confidence in the child to share and discuss various aspects of his school life.
Benchmark to a child’s better future
Parents and teachers as allies will not only help in improving the education of the child but will also eventually help the school to enhance its performance and work towards the betterment of the students. The school can take suggestions from the parents and make improvements wherever deemed necessary.
Moreover, a combination of home and school environment can help the child develop their academic skills, social and behavioural patterns. Positive parental engagement will motivate the child to strive harder towards success and will boost his self-esteem.
How does Winmore encourage parent engagement?
When a school encourages increased parental involvement, it not only benefits the child but also contributes to the mission of the school in imparting holistic education. The teaching faculty at Winmore Academy works in a collaborative approach with the parents. We believe that the school and the parents are mutually dependent on each other for the child’s better performance and hence we respect and value their participation. We enhance their involvement by introducing timely programs, in which parents can shed their inhibitions and relate to us.