Effective classroom teachers can deliver abstract concepts well but it can be hard to cater the individual needs of each student in a mixed-ability classroom.
With regular communication with parents, teachers can work with parents to reinforce what they have taught in school at home.
Ebony Williams had serious financial problem that she was almost homeless. Her ability to read was behind her classmates when she started Fifth Grade.
Her teacher, Salimah Hadi, did not give up on her but found ways to boost her reading ability.
Ebony’s mum may be facing financial problem but Salimah Hadi was always able to get in touch with her.
Ebony’s mum was a supportive parent who provided the home support needed to get her learning on track.
Communication can play a crucial role in many ways regardless of where we are. Misunderstanding can often happen when we do not communicate and share the actual facts.