Which is NOT an example of a reciprocal relationship with families?
1. Writing a monthly class newsletter.
2. Setting up limited times for parents
to visit the classroom.
3. Making a home visit to the family.
4. Phoning parents at home.
Reciprocal means two-way communication. Three of these allow for two way communication.
Wouldn't all these choices allow for
two-way communication? I'm confused,
because you would be communicating with
all these choices. Please help!
How does writing a monthly class newsletter allow for two-way communication?
mAKING A HOME VISIT TO THE FAMILY
Arzana gave you the wrong answer.
Read what was said in the other posts above. Yes...each way allows for communication. But Bob said "Three of these allow for TWO WAY communication."
So..which one does not allow for ***TWO WAY*** communication?
Matt
You wouldn't put a limit on times parents visit classrooms. Shouldn't parents be welcome in the classroom at all times?
Newsletters are a way to communicate to the parents. Right?
Help, I'm confused.
Most schools, including preschools, impose time limits on parents' visits to classrooms. One of the goals for young children is to help them become less dependent on their parents. Often, if a parent is in the room, the children will want to be with the parent rather than interacting with the teachers and other children.
Newsletters communicate to the parents, but they don't provide a way for parents to communicate back to the school. Newsletters are one-way vehicles of communication; they are not reciprocal.
Therefore, the answer to the question is: Writing a monthly class newsletter.
You are correct that the statement "Setting up limited times for parents to visit the classroom" is not an example of a reciprocal relationship with families. While it does allow for communication from the school to the parents, it does not provide an opportunity for parents to communicate back to the school. Reciprocal relationships involve two-way communication, where both parties have the opportunity to share information and ideas.
I apologize for the confusion. You are correct that all of the options mentioned can allow for communication with parents. However, the question specifically asks for an example that is NOT a reciprocal relationship with families.
If we consider the definition of reciprocal as two-way communication, we can analyze the options given:
1. Writing a monthly class newsletter - Although this allows for communication from the teacher to the parents, it does not provide an opportunity for parents to respond or engage in a two-way conversation.
2. Setting up limited times for parents to visit the classroom - This option does allow for some communication between parents and teachers during the designated visitation times. However, it does not offer an ongoing and continuous opportunity for reciprocal communication.
3. Making a home visit to the family - This is an example of reciprocal communication as it allows for the teacher to visit the family's home and have a face-to-face conversation with parents. Both parties have the chance to communicate and share information.
4. Phoning parents at home - Similar to home visits, this option also allows for direct communication and immediate feedback between parents and teachers.
Based on the above analysis, we can conclude that the option which is NOT an example of a reciprocal relationship with families is writing a monthly class newsletter. Although it provides a form of communication, it does not facilitate an ongoing conversation or allow for parents to respond or engage in a two-way dialogue.