Methodological Aspects of Effective Teacher-Parent Cooperation

Abstract

The aim of the research; paper is addressed to the cooperation between teachers and parents. It aims to provide a methodical
approach on the structuring of this cooperation, in order to increase the effectiveness of the parental role towards the success of
students in school. Also, to underline some characteristics associated with each phase of this cooperation, knowledge of which would
affect the school's effective cooperation with parents. Methods: The paper is based on interviews with teachers and parents involved in
the primary cycle of compulsory education. Results: Teachers appreciate the necessity of cooperation with parents, but not always
results that they are success factors in the learning process. Teachers note that they are not welcomed and understood by parents about
their educational action. Cooperation process is handled by teachers based on the individual experiences of teachers and not supported
in a professional methodology. This means that parents do not realize their potential on the quality of cooperation in general and in
particular the education service. Parents appreciate the cooperation with the school as a restricted report in terms of information
exchange. The two sides emphasize that ‘trust’ between the parties is the most important point of the process. Conclusion: Knowledge of
the stages through which the process of establishing cooperation and recognition of the characteristics of each of the stages of this
process, will help teachers to turn the relationship and cooperation with parents, in a relationship that promotes the quality and
effectiveness of the process teaching and learning.