The primary objectives of this review are (1) to provide an overview of what characterizes the
research on Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTCs), and (2) to contribute to the understanding …

An illuminating, in-depth look at competition in suburban high schools with growing numbers
of Asian Americans, where white parents are determined to ensure that their children remain …

Parent-teacher communication competence, frequency of exchange on parent-related
issues with colleagues and time spent working with parents were measured with …

As the principal occasion for establishing cooperation between family and school, the parent-
teacher conference is crucial to the social and educational lives of children. But there is a …

Communication plays a critical role in building and supporting healthy interpersonal
relationships. American teacher development standards recognise this and outline the …

It is now well recognized that the recipients' evaluations need to be given serious
consideration when theorizing impoliteness. Yet despite the importance placed on …

Effective parent‐teacher communication involves problem‐solving concerns about students.
Few studies have examined problem‐solving interactions between parents and teachers of …

Conversation analytic research on “preference organization” investigates recorded episodes
of naturally occurring social interaction to elucidate how people systematically design their …

Previous conversation analytic research has documented various aspects of preference
organization and the ways dispreference is displayed in relation to pedagogical focus in L2 …

Bullying at school can be a distressing experience for children. It is also likely to be
distressing for their parents. In spite of this, research in the field of school bullying and peer …