Parent Observations

Yesterday, the school allowed parents to come in and observe the classes of their children. I thought this was a very interesting policy because I do not think that any school back home in the states would allow or promote this action. Not that I think its a bad thing, but I could definitely see a problem parent coming in to class and causing even more problems, either during the class or after the class.

I did not have any parents in my classes. I was a little happy about that, not that I care if parents come in and watch my class, but I would rather just have my class be my class and not have an audience other than the students. I understand that administration has the right to come in and observe me, and I think that's a good thing because they can provide feedback. But the fear I have with parents coming in and observing is the parent of the child who is struggling and then becomes a problem because they feel I do not give their child enough time or I am not doing enough to help out their child and then it becomes a problem for me and the administration.

Either way, I am still surprised by this policy and believe it is something that would not happen back home.

Aaron