Tactful Teacher Effective Communication with Parents, Colleagues, and Administrators

Name: Tactful Teacher Effective Communication with Parents, Colleagues, and Administrators
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ISBN: 9780974934433

ISBN-10: 0974934437

ISBN-13: 9780974934433

Edition: 2005

Authors: Yvonne Bender

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By equipping teachers with the tools they need to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and administrators, this handbook prepares them to deal successfully with and understand the dynamics of a variety of work-related situations. Especially helpful for those new to the field, this guide teaches the skills to build effective communication, tailor messages to fit their recipients, and interact with difficult people and under pressure. Using specific scenarios, such as dealing with angry parents, sharing unpleasant information, or communicating in less-than-ideal school environments, different communication strategies, and why they work, are discussed in detail. Advice is also…

Book details

List price: $16.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Nomad Press
Publication date: 10/1/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.32" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English

Yvonne Bender has 30 years' experience teaching at all levels, as well as mentoring new teachers. She has served on numerous school boards and is currently on Maryland's Citizen's Review Board for Children. She lives in Baltimore, Maryland.




Building Effective Communication


Ten Strategies for Building Effective Communication


Adjust Your Communication to Fit the Situation


Follow Your School's Chain of Command


Open Lines of Communication


Begin Positively


Practice Active Listening


Emphasize Areas of Agreement


Be Willing to Compromise


Respect Confidentiality


Avoid Gossip


End on a Positive Note



Tailoring Communication for a Perfect Fit


Communicating With Parents


Communicating With Administrators


Communicating With Colleagues


Communicating With the Community



Communicating With Difficult People


Communicating Effectively With Angry People


Peeved Parent


Annoyed Administrator


Cranky Colleague


Crabby Custodian


Communicating With Overly Controlling People


Authoritarian Administrator


Overly Helpful Parent


Charmingly Assertive Colleague