Chapter 397 Confused Parents
When Chu Yawen, Zhou Kai and other class committee members returned to the classroom of Class 9 and told the students about Teacher Xu's general idea.
The students in Class 9 themselves were shocked at first.
"this……"
"Can parent-teacher conferences still be held like this?"
"We have attended many parent-teacher conferences since we were young. How can any head teacher do this?"
"But Teacher Xu is right. In terms of understanding of me, my parents are definitely not as good as you."
"According to Teacher Xu, are you planning to give our parents a showdown?"
"Hahaha, I'm looking forward to what kind of expression my mother will have at tomorrow's parent-teacher meeting."
"Give your parents advice? Damn it! If I really dare to mention it, I'm afraid my butt will explode when I go back."
"What are you afraid of? Be brave and just lie down for a week or two."
"That's easy to say, why don't you go?"
"Me? I've already given my opinion, haha. Anyway, I'm not afraid."
"Don't worry, Teacher Xu asked us to write in advance, isn't it just to check for us? We have to believe our Teacher Xu, how could he harm us?"
"That's right, we can do whatever Teacher Xu asks us to do with confidence and boldness."
"Nothing wrong!"
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While the students in Class 9 were having a heated discussion, Xu Jie was not idle either.
He came to the grade director's office and found Director Qin.
When Director Qin heard about Xu Jie's idea, he showed a dumbfounded expression.
"Teacher Xiao Xu, you..."
"Your ideas are always so bold and novel."
"You actually want me and the principal to act in a play with you?"
"But your ideas and methods are worth trying."
"But I have to pour some cold water on you. The parents of the students are not teenagers aged 16 or 17."
"Their ideas have already been formed, and some people even remain very stubborn throughout their lives."
"It's a fantasy to completely change parents' ideas through just one parent-teacher conference."
"You'd better be mentally prepared before making these attempts."
Xu Jie smiled and nodded.
"Director Qin, I know all your worries."
"I also imagined what would happen if I failed."
"But, I think it might be a good idea to try this at this parent-teacher conference."
"Even if we can only change the inherent ideas of one, two, or three or four parents, I think it will be a success."
Qin Shixiong looked at the confident teacher Xiao Xu in front of him and sighed in his heart.
Young teachers should be like Teacher Xiao Xu and have the courage to try new educational methods and methods.
As long as the core idea remains unchanged, it is for the sake of the students and for the better family relationships of the students.
Sometimes, some seemingly bold and incredible methods may have miraculous results.
He responded with a smile: "Okay, I understand, then tomorrow afternoon, I will go to your Class 9 to make a guest appearance."
Although Qin Shixiong said that Xu Jie should be mentally prepared for failure, in fact, he himself was full of curiosity and expectations for tomorrow's parent-teacher conference in Class 9.
The parent-teacher conference after the mid-term exam is held on a class-by-class basis.
This is not a unified parent conference for the whole grade.
Therefore, in normal times, grade director Qin Shixiong does not appear too much at class parent-teacher conferences.
But this time it's different.
Even without Xu Jie's invitation, Director Qin, as the political teacher of Class 9, still has to meet with the parents.
After Xu Jie communicated his thoughts with Director Qin, he came to the principal's office again.
Compared to Director Qin who was dumbfounded, Principal Zhou Wenguang became more mature and steady after hearing Xu Jie's thoughts and did not show too much surprise.
After all, when helping Li Hao convince his parents, Xu Jie had already asked principal Zhou Wenguang to help him act in a play.
It can be said that the principal is Xu Jie's "veteran actor".
Zhou Wenguang nodded frequently when he heard Xu Jie's words.
"Teacher Xiao Xu, these ideas of yours are indeed unexpected."
"But the meaning contained in it is indeed thought-provoking."
"The students themselves, school teachers, and parents work together as a trinity to educate students with correct thoughts and good conduct."
"General parent-teacher conferences actually have little effect, and sometimes they even have counterproductive effects."
"This has resulted in school teachers being unwilling to open it, students' parents being unwilling to come, and students themselves being unwilling to participate."
"If we can make some changes, it might have unexpected effects."
"Teacher Xu, please feel free to do it boldly. Just tell me how you want us to cooperate."
The strong support from the principal and others gave Xu Jie even more confidence in hosting this parent-teacher conference.
After securing the off-site helpers, Xu Jie returned to the office and began to make some props that would be used for tomorrow's parent-teacher conference.
I was busy until the evening self-study was over and I was almost finished.
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The next day, Saturday.
The sun is shining and the breeze is gentle.
The parent-teacher meeting for Grade 2 Class 9 starts at 2 p.m.
After half past one, parents came to the school one after another.
"Hello, I am Zhou Tao's father. Our boy and your son are at the same table."
"Nice to meet you. I'm Lin Weirui's father. I heard my boy talk about his deskmate."
"Hello, are you Yu Chenxi's mother? I heard that they have a good relationship in school."
"Hello……"
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The world of adults is full of all kinds of scenes.
Parents of students who came early sat in their children's seats and started chatting with other classmates and parents around them.
Obviously most of them are not familiar with each other, or have only met once or twice at the parent-teacher conference last year.
But when we got to the classroom, we felt like old friends we hadn't seen for many years, chatting happily with each other.
Those who came to attend the parent-teacher conference included parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and so on.
Even though today is Saturday, not all parents are off and can take the time to come.
Time flies and it's 2 p.m.
The classroom of Class 9, Grade 2, was already filled with a group of "old students".
Xu Jie walked into the classroom calmly, stepped onto the podium, and cleared his throat.
"Dear parents and friends, good afternoon."
"I am Xu Jie, the head teacher of Class 9, Grade 2."
"My job is a physical education teacher and I also serve as an English teacher for Class 9."
"I'm honored that you all can take time out of your busy schedule to attend our first parent-teacher meeting in the second semester of Class 9, Grade 2."
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Xu Jie had a smile on his face and spent a few minutes introducing the general situation of the school.
There was nothing special about his opening remarks.
But after the opening remarks, the first formal process of the Class 9 parent-teacher meeting confused all the parents in the classroom.
"Parents, there is a test paper in the drawer of your seat."
"Parents, please take it out and start answering."
Chapter completed!