Connections: Bringing School into the Home, and the Home into the Classroom
Part One: Reflection on Topics
After engaging with the resources provided this week, I have come to recognize the importance of building relationships with not only the students, but with their families and relatives as well. It is important to look beyond academics; educators must learn who their students are on an individual, personal level, to ensure that their academic and socio-emotional needs are being fulfilled. It is crucial to also connect with families and collaborate with them. Through meeting and talking with the families, teachers can learn more about their students, and can even come together with the families to ensure that the student is setting proper academic goals and reaching them accordingly. The connection with the students and their families creates a strong, safe, and inclusive environment, where opinions can be shared, and voices will be heard.