Practice Certification Exam PPR

During a face-to-face conference about a student, which of the following strategies best ensures open communication between the teacher and parents? A. Beginning with a discussion of the student's behavioral weaknesses B. Minimizing opportunities for parental suggestions on classroom management C. Limiting the use of education-specific terminology D. Maintaining a demeanor that emphasizes authority - Option (C) is correct because a teacher who uses education-specific terms can make it difficult for parents to completely understand the situation or possible solutions. By replacing education terminology with easier-tounderstand language, the teacher can help establish an effective discussion. Option (A) is incorrect because beginning the conference by discussing student weaknesses would set a negative tone that could prevent the teacher from developing a good rapport with the parents. Option (B) is incorrect because minimizing opportunities for parental suggestions may prevent parents from being active participants in the student's education and make them less inclined to work in collaboration with the teacher. Option (D) is incorrect because a teacher who maintains a demeanor of authority may not convey that parents are respected partners in the student's education.