{"id":29291,"date":"2024-11-25T15:40:21","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T14:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=29291"},"modified":"2024-12-06T10:58:20","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T09:58:20","slug":"handling-the-parent-teacher-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2024\/11\/handling-the-parent-teacher-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Handling the Parent-Teacher Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teachers play a crucial role in our children’s lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are not just educators, but also mentors, role models, and caregivers. Despite this, many students may see their teachers as the enemy, especially when they receive bad grades or have conflicts in the classroom. However, it is important to remember that teachers have the best interest of their students at heart and are there to support them in their academic and personal development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article to learn how to be a better parent and maintain a good relationship with your child’s school teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2024\/11\/21\/health\/parent-teacher-conference-wellness\/index.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What is the meaning of\u00a0“laundry list<\/strong>“?\u00a0\u201cIf you\u2019re thinking of marching into your parent-teacher conference with a laundry list<\/strong> of complaints, think twice.<\/em>\u201d Create a sentence using the phrase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What is the meaning of\u00a0“to give someone the benefit of the doubt<\/strong>“?\u00a0\u201cBecause she decided to give the teacher the benefit of the doubt,<\/strong> she was able to start the conversation calmly.<\/em>\u201d Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What is the meaning of “to talk ill about someone<\/strong>? \u201cThis also means that parents shouldn\u2019t criticize a teacher in front of their child. \u201cWhen you talk ill about a coach or a teacher<\/strong>, what you\u2019re doing is you\u2019re undermining that relationship,\u201d she warned.<\/em>\u201d \u00a0Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What did you learn from this article?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Can you describe your relationship with your child\/children’s teachers?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Do you agree with this, “Parents shouldn\u2019t criticize a teacher in front of their child.<\/em>“? Explain your stance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Share your thoughts on this, “If parents heed the advice to approach teachers as partners in their children\u2019s success, and treat them with civility and gratitude<\/em>.”.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. What is your opinion on this, “Teachers spend a lot of time with their students, so they often have valuable insights to share with parents.<\/em>“?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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