Edssential article from @TeachingTricks :
In the classroom we all are aware that we can do as much as possible for our charges, but it is not always easy to get them to take some responsibility for the final outcome for themselves.
I have created a few simple, yet effective tools to help you with this dilemma.
1 – Initial parental information letter.
At the beginning of the academic year is a good time to initially inform or reinforce the expectations of your course. This letter simply sets out the course details, contact details of staff, staff expectations and consequences, as well as providing parents with a list of some simple