![]() As a provider of private tuition, there are times when parents come to us making cliams that thier child's teacher is difficult. We at Grade A have heard stories about unsupportive and absentee teachers who neglect kids. From our experience, in most cases, these statements were not true. But what happens if this is true? What happens it your child's teacher is difficult? We have put together a few tips to help you when facing this situation.Go to the Teacher First. Speak with the teacher first before contacting the principal. The first question the principal will ask is if you spoke with the teacher about the matter, and if you didn't it will reflect negatively on your part. Follow procedure and give the teacher a chance to remedy the situation first. Arrange a face to face meeting with the teacher . Schedule a meeting in person. At the meeting, follow the following steps to ensure that the meeting is a productive one:
Keep Documentation. Document attempts to reach the teacher, especially if they do not respond. It will be easier to plead your case if you have documented communication attempts. Remain Positive. Never speak negatively about the teacher in front of your child, because if he sees you don't respect the teacher, he will feel it's okay for him to show disrespect in the classroom. Promote Patience. If your child complains, remind him that he will have many different types of teachers in his life and that part of the journey is learning how to be successful no matter what the circumstances. Make Learning Fun. Maintain a joy of learning in the home. Find ways to supplement the curriculum and make sure the light for learning does not dim in your child's eyes. Show Appreciation. Consider having every teacher in the school fill out a survey of their favorite things and keep a book of them in the front office. Check it often to find ways you can surprise, support, and show appreciation for your child's teachers. Having a difficult teacher can be frustrating, but with patience and some effort, the situation can be rectified.
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