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You have now reminded yourself of the five LfL principles, and also started to discuss how you might relate some of your observations to a parent. Now let us try putting some of this theory into practice through the following role plays. In this role play, one person is the teacher, one person is the parent (the other teachers watch and listen). The parent asks the teacher about “interactive teaching” and “use of ICT”, and why the children are no longer writing as much in their books. | You have now reminded yourself of the five LfL principles, and also started to discuss how you might relate some of your observations to a parent. Now let us try putting some of this theory into practice through the following role plays. In this role play, one person is the teacher, one person is the parent (the other teachers watch and listen). The parent asks the teacher about “interactive teaching” and “use of ICT”, and why the children are no longer writing as much in their books. | ||
{{activity|Whole group brainstorm}} As a group, do a brainstorm about what parents might say to a teacher, what they might want to know, | {{activity|Whole group brainstorm| on what parents might have to say about school when asked.|10}} As a group, do a brainstorm about what parents might say to a teacher, what they might want to know, what they might complain about, or what they might praise. | ||
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Some things that could be mentioned here: | Some things that could be mentioned here: | ||
* A parent is concerned about exams. | * A parent is concerned about exams. | ||
* A parent complains that their child does not write enough in their book. | * A parent complains that their child does not write enough in their book. | ||
* A parent says that sometimes their child is no longer following what the parent suggests, but often starts a discussion (e.g. what clothes to wear to school). | * A parent says that sometimes their child is no longer following what the parent suggests, but often starts a discussion (e.g. what clothes to wear to school). | ||
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{{activity|Role play in pairs}} Break into pairs, assign roles (“teacher”, “parent”), and do a role play for 5 minutes. The person playing the parent asks questions or raises concerns (based on the brainstorm you have just done), and the teacher tries to answer those question, or discuss the issue. Then swap roles. | {{activity|Role play| teacher-parent conversation in pairs.|5}} Break into pairs, assign roles (“teacher”, “parent”), and do a role play for 5 minutes. The person playing the parent asks questions or raises concerns (based on the brainstorm you have just done), and the teacher tries to answer those question, or discuss the issue. Then swap roles and role play again. | ||
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{{activity|Big group discussion}} Come back together as a group. Discuss the role plays. How did it go? How did you address the parents’ suggestions and concerns? How did this relate to Leadership for Learning? Make a note of any particular points that you could use in the future when discussing with parents. | {{activity|Big group discussion}} Come back together as a group. Discuss the role plays. How did it go? How did you address the parents’ suggestions and concerns? How did this relate to Leadership for Learning? Make a note of any particular points that you could use in the future when discussing with parents. | ||
= Government and head teachers: Role play = | = Government and head teachers: Role play = | ||
