INTEGRAL FUNCTIONS OF

TEACHERS AS A SOCIAL
AGENT FOR SOCIAL
TRANSFORMATION AND
DEVELOPMENT OF
FAMILIESPresented by: Josette O. Bonador
BSED 1- Social Studies

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OBJECTIVES

To define who is a “teacher” and a “family”

To determine the goals and tips of and for the parent-teacher

relationship

To determine and understand the roles of the teacher towards

the student’s family and the factors that affect her impression
of families

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TEACHER

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 Teacher
- Who uses classroom
instruction and
presentations to help
students learn and apply
the concepts of subjects
being taught.
- Who prepare lessons,
grade papers, manage the
classroom, meet with the
parents, and work closely
with the staff.
Ref: “What Is the Role of a Teacher?”
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FAMILY

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 Family
-  Smallest social institution with
the unique function of
producing and rearing the
young.

- Basic unit of Phil. Society and

educational system.

- Basic agent of socialization

Ref: Vega 2004, Social Dimensions of Education- Chapter VI: Social Institutions
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GOAL
 TEACHERS PARENTS

THE BEST FOR THEIR

CHILDREN

Ref: How To: Create Partnerships with Parents and Families

Kit Richert, Ph.D. 10
 GOALS TOGETHER
(STUDENT)

ACADEMICS

 Grade improvement
 Attitude improvement BEHAVIOR
 Higher test scores
 College enrollment  Strong relationship between
teachers and families
 Higher self-esteem
Ref: How To: Create Partnerships with Parents and Families
Kit Richert, Ph.D.  Better school attendance 11
 GOALS TOGETHER
(STUDENT)

ACADEMICS

For children, research has established the positive influence family

involvement has on children’s achievement (Chavkin, 1993; Eccles & Harold,
1993;Epstein, 1991; Henderson & Mapp, 2002; Hoover-Dempsey & Sandler, 1995)

Ref: How To: Create Partnerships with Parents and Families

Kit Richert, Ph.D. 12
 GOALS TOGETHER
(STUDENT)

BEHAVIOR

Beyond increases in learning and higher test scores, research also

demonstrates that family involvement benefits students’ social and
emotional development, as measured by student behavior, motivation,
social competence, and student-teacher and peer relationships (Adams &
Christenson, 2000; Palenchar, Vondra, & Wilson, 2001; Sanders, 1998).

Ref: How To: Create Partnerships with Parents and Families

Kit Richert, Ph.D. 13
ROLES/ FUNCTIONS

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 ROLES/ FUNCTIONS

1. The Third Parent

• Teachers can be a constant positive role model for their

students, particularly for children that lack a solid family
foundation.
Ref: “What Is the Role of a Teacher?”
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2. The Key to Family

Involvement

• Research shows that teacher outreach and invitations

are one of the main reasons parents get involved (Epstein,
1991; Hoover-Dempsey & Sandler, 1997). In other words,
teachers are key to family involvement.
Ref: “How Teachers Come to Understand Families”
Margaret S. Caspe 16
 ROLES/ FUNCTIONS

• Parents are allies, not enemies

• Partnering is reciprocal and involves listening as well as

sharing.
NOT telling someone what to do. Instead, offer expertise,
and encouragement to brainstorm the best strategy to
support the student.

Ref: Claire E. L. Sinnema “Social Sciences, Social Studies or a New Term?: The Dilemma of Naming a Learning Area”
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 ROLES/ FUNCTIONS

• Things to consider:

Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers Article IX, The

Teacher and Parents

Section 1. “shall establish and maintain cordial relations with

parents…”

Ref: Claire E. L. Sinnema “Social Sciences, Social Studies or a New Term?: The Dilemma of Naming a Learning Area”
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 ROLES/ FUNCTIONS

Batas Pambanasa Blg. 232-II. THE GENERAL COMMUNITY;

Chapter 2
Rights of the Parents

Section 8. “… right to organize themselves and/or with the

teachers for the purpose of discussing matters
relating to total school program”
“…right to access any official record relating to
children who under their parental responsibility”

Ref: Claire E. L. Sinnema “Social Sciences, Social Studies or a New Term?: The Dilemma of Naming a Learning Area”
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 FACTORS AFFECTING THE
TEACHER’S IMPRESSION OF
FAMILIES

When the teachers hold parents in high regard and

view them as the child’s first teacher, they are more
likely to invite parents to become active participants in
their children’s education (Epstein & Dauber, 1991).

Ref: “How Teachers Come to Understand Families”

Margaret S. Caspe 20
 FACTORS AFFECTING THE
TEACHER’S IMPRESSION OF
FAMILIES

• Beliefs about the role(s) parents and teachers should play in

children’s education (e.g., What roles both parties must play)

• Beliefs about what influences parent involvement (e.g., Why parents

become involved)

Ref: “How Teachers Come to Understand Families”

Margaret S. Caspe 21
 FACTORS AFFECTING THE
TEACHER’S IMPRESSION OF
FAMILIES

• Efficacy beliefs regarding their own knowledge and ability to

promote parent involvement. (e.g., How can my ability promote this
kind of relationship)

Ref: “How Teachers Come to Understand Families”

Margaret S. Caspe 22
Tips on how to have an
effective parent-
teacher
#REALationship:

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 Tips on how to have an effective parent-teacher
REALationship:

1. Do create a partnership with parents

• A partnership implies that all parties work together — as equals

— with specific rights and responsibilities toward a common goal.
Each party contributes his own specific skills and knowledge
toward meeting the objectives.
Ref: “The Teacher's Role in Home/School Communication:Everybody Wins”
By: Rick Lavoie 24
 Tips on how to have an effective parent-teacher
REALationship:

Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers Article IX, The Teacher

and Parents

TEACHERS
Section. 2. “shall inform parents…,exercising utmost candor and
tact in pointing out learners’ deficiencies and seeking parent’s
cooperation for the proper guidance and improvements of
learners.”

Ref: “The Teacher's Role in Home/School Communication:Everybody Wins”

By: Rick Lavoie 25
 Tips on how to have an effective parent-teacher
REALationship:

Batas Pambanasa Blg. 232-II. THE GENERAL COMMUNITY

Chapter 3: Duties

PARENTS
Section 14. “… shall help carry out educational objectives in
accordance with national goals.”
“…enable children to obtain elementary-higher
education…”
“…shall cooperate with the school in the
implementation of the school program…”
Ref: “The Teacher's Role in Home/School Communication:Everybody Wins”
By: Rick Lavoie 26
 Tips on how to have an effective parent-teacher
REALationship:

• Parent involvement tends to decrease in the higher grades, but the need
for parent involvement does not.

Ref: “The Teacher's Role in Home/School Communication:Everybody Wins”

By: Rick Lavoie 27
 Tips on how to have an effective parent-teacher
REALationship:

2. Do be positive

An example of a “sunshine note”:

Mr. Victor,
I wanted to let you know how delighted I was with Jeffy's behavior today at the Fire
Prevention Assembly. He was attentive and responsive to our guest speaker and even
asked a few question and shared some information about his uncle, the firefighter. You
would have been very pleased. I certainly was! Way to go, Jeffy!
Best,Mr. Magtanggol

Ref: “The Teacher's Role in Home/School Communication:Everybody Wins”

By: Rick Lavoie 28
 Tips on how to have an effective parent-teacher
REALationship:

2. Do be positive

These brief, positive communiqués will do a great deal to improving your

relationship with the parent. You also enhance your credibility with the
parent for those times that you must communicate negative information.

Ref: “The Teacher's Role in Home/School Communication:Everybody Wins”

By: Rick Lavoie 29
 Tips on how to have an effective parent-teacher
REALationship:

3. Do use the "communication sandwich“

Always begin and end your communiqué (verbal or written) in a positive way. The
problem or difficulty should be covered in the middle.
Ref: “The Teacher's Role in Home/School Communication:Everybody Wins”
By: Rick Lavoie 30
 Tips on how to have an effective parent-teacher
REALationship:

“Communication on both sides is extremely important. The parents need

information about what and how their child is learning, and the teacher
needs important feedback from the parent about the child’s academic and
social development.” -Susan Becker, M. Ed

Ref: “The Teacher's Role in Home/School Communication:Everybody Wins”

By: Rick Lavoie 31
 Tips on how to have an effective parent-teacher
REALationship:

3. Don't be overly judgmental

Ref: “The Teacher's Role in Home/School Communication:Everybody Wins”

By: Rick Lavoie 32
 Tips on how to have an effective parent-teacher
REALationship:

3. Don't be overly judgmental

• Recognition that family members have had varying educational

backgrounds and may not know how to participate in their child’s
education.
• Realization that family dynamics influence parent’s availability and
involvement.
• Collaboration with parents should account for these dynamics (non-
judgmentally) so you can account for the family’s constraints while
problem solving for solutions.

Ref: “The Teacher's Role in Home/School Communication:Everybody Wins”

By: Rick Lavoie 33
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