Key Points for Establishing Harmonious Relationships in a School
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Educators have to be able to build working relationships with families, understand that a number of issues can affect families and their perception of their children’s life at school
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Kruger and Van Schalkwyk list the following techniques which could develop sound relationships:
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McEwan (2000:167) says that educators have to be able to build working relationships with families, understand that a number of issues can affect families and their perception (Links to an external site.)of their children’s life at school, communicate effectively with parents, and develop strategies to reach out and include the diverse families represented in class. McEwan (2000:186-7) further argues that learners do not exist in a vacuum; they are representatives of their families and spend most of their days with these families. According to Donaldson (2001:61), open channels of communication (Links to an external site.)and trusting relationships between parents and educators, and other adults such as coaches or hostel parents, ensure that learners learn best. Mostly educators and parents understand this, and it is seen as the ideal situation in most homes and schools. |
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