Parent correcting child in lessons
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Joy O., Alabama
I have a student who is coming to a shared lesson with two parent coaches (mom and step-dad). With three students and four parents, my space is quite crowded. How would you suggest I respond? Ask just one to attend, ask one to sit farther back? Or just carry on with both of them?
Also, the step-dad is quick to correct the young man. At times I want to be the one to do the correction; or I want to respond in a completely different way, for example with “It’s quite all right” instead of “No, not that way”.
Leeanne I., Australia
It’s really important that you speak with the step-dad and explain that you are the teacher, not him, but do it in a loving way. “I know you are trying to help…” I would carry on with both parents but ask one to sit further back.
Cate R., Australia
Just rearrange the chairs to suit you. For the corrections, just ask them to leave it up to you.