This is a one-on-one small discussion or conversation between a teacher and a student to discuss the student’s behavior or progress. It allows the teacher together information about what learners know and what they understand, what they are struggling with and what they need to work on.
There are benefits in teachers conferencing with learners and includes the improvements of students’ outcome, the practice of teachers conferencing with learners articulates students’ performance in which a better outcome results.
Another strength in teachers’ conferencing is collaboration. Teachers and students collaborate with each other and a level of connection develops. It also fosters a sense of belonging and an exchange of ideas. Information gathered allows a deeper relationship between teachers and students. Such activity as building relationships fosters a sense of engagement by teachers listening to them and offering some sort of encouragement.
By: Eugenia Davis
I am in agreement with what you mentioned as you stated it fosters collaboration and a growing connection between students and teachers. These conferences may also be used to address both positive and negative behaviours of students.
ReplyDeleteI personally think a teacher should set a side time weekly after two lessons have been taught to host a teachers' conference with learning. It will allow teachers to evaluate notes taken and understanding of a concept to clear up any misconceptions. This would also determine if the teacher can move on to other lessons or if follow up lessons are needed. This would also determine if differentiated instruction is needed.
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