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| Guidance and Routine Homework Tasks Management |  It depends on a particular child how tight will be the parental guidance. Those who do not work well independently will, of course, need intensified monitoring. There are many different points of view about parental guidance according to the teachers. It is imperative that a parent talk with the child’s teacher to get an understand of the best way to support the child at home. The main rule is not to do the homework instead of your child.
Being available for and in close proximity to the homework area is important. When the homework is done by the child, you should thoughtfully checked by the parents. Asking the child what they were supposed to do and having them explain the assignment is a very effective way to wrap up the summary portion of the homework routine. It is good thing to start the session and get ready to the written assignments. A parent should always be alert to teacher comments that may be on homework and other school papers.
Assistance
Supporting homework routines includes the appropriate guidance in scheduling other activities, left to their own devices, most children will choose TV or video games over homework. These can be interesting time spending procedure but a bad thing if made more constantly than homework. Homework has to be the priority.
Some of the specific techniques in guidance can include the following: encourage independence in completing homework; assist the child with organization skills, such as using folders; reinforce good study skills; help with practice and drills, for example multiplication flash cards; help the child learn about budgeting time to complete all tasks; talk about the assignments with the child; and provide praise throughout.
Class Teacher Communication Ways
A parent should contact the child’s teacher if the following issues arise: directions for homework are not clear; the parent can’t provide the necessary materials and supplies; the child is overly disorganized; the assignments are too easy or difficult on a consistent basis; and the child has missed several days of school and is behind on a massive amount of work.
If suddenly a problem occurs contact child’s teacher as soon as possible. A parent should take some notes to the meeting in order to be specific about what problem needs to be addressed. In order to find a suitable solution try to cooperate. It important that whatever is agreed upon that the parent and teacher monitor the results. If the answer is missing for more than 3 weeks another request should be made. Don’t let things go wrong too long.
Don’t quarrel and make mega fight because of the homework. However, it can easily turn into one if the parent does not see the big picture and take control of the situation. Parent should consider making homework with child as a chance to communicate, support and question him. Here’s a chance for a parent to give a meaningful gift to a child - a positive attitude toward responsibility, independence and educational accomplishments.
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