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Communication

Good communication is part of being a good teacher.

Communicating effectively with parents, the school principal, and fellow teachers is part of being a good teacher. It is especially important when dealing with difficult situations.

What would you do in each of these situations?

Click on the title to see how your choice compares to what an experienced teacher would do.

TITLE	PERSON	DESCRIPTION
New Teacher Blues	Other Teachers	Trying to fit in
In the Way	Parents	Help Wanted
Making the Grade	Parents	Angry about Grade
Seeing eye to eye	Parents	No follow through
Test Anxiety	Parents	Worried Parents
The Principle of the Thing	Principal	Getting on the Agenda
Please Write	Students	Request Letter of Recommendation
When will I get it?	Students	English Language Learner

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