Chapter 1
Chapter 1: Parent Meetings
Master parent meetings in international English
Introduction
Welcome to this chapter on parent meetings in the Education & EdTech sector. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to handle a parent meeting confidently in English, using the right vocabulary, the right level of formality, and the right structure.
Many professionals in Education & EdTech already master the technical side of parent meetings, but feel uncertain when they have to switch into English. This chapter focuses on the bridge between what you already know and the words you need to express it clearly to an international audience.
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We will move step by step: first the core vocabulary, then a realistic scenario, then the language patterns that hold it all together, and finally a short practice activity. Take your time, read the dialogue aloud, and try to reproduce the patterns in your own words.
Key vocabulary
Before the scenario, study these eight essential terms. Read each definition aloud, then write one sentence per term using a real situation from your own work in Education & EdTech.
**curriculum** — the set of courses offered.
**assessment** — evaluation of learning.
**pedagogy** — the method and practice of teaching.
**scaffolding** — supporting learners step by step.
**differentiation** — adapting teaching to learner needs.
**cohort** — a group of students moving through together.
**retention** — keeping students enrolled.
**outcome** — the measurable result of learning.
Scenario in context
It is Monday morning. You are sitting in a meeting room with two international colleagues. The agenda mentions parent meetings, and your manager has asked you to lead the discussion. You take a breath and begin.
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