The summer heat wave, accompanied by the chirping of cicadas, rushes over. Although the campus has hit the 'pause button', the connection between teachers and children has never been interrupted. The Junior High School Division of the east campus began her summer home visit program on July 4th, during which teachers of Grades 7 and 8, led by the head teachers, went into students' lives, seeing different aspects of students, and working with parents to conduct the 'growth plans' for students.
To start with, knocking on the doors, what greeted us was the warmth of the parents and the slightly shy greetings of the children. Afterwards, the topics expanded from school performance to daily life experiences. During the communication, we discovered that children who seldom spoke in class were actually diligent young men at home. Also, the child, who is knowledgeable and always full of creative ideas, has his handmade items piled up on the bookshelf. On the other hand, in the home of that meticulous and serious student, various certificates of honor are hung all over the walls; that lively and cheerful student is the best helper of her family's small business. Evidently, each piece of understanding made students' images more three-dimensional and vivid.
In addition, the inevitable topic is the growth of children. Specifically, children who are in Grade 8 and moving to Grade 9 are facing the requirements for entering senior high school. Thus, the parents of those in Grade 7 and moving to Grade 8 are worried about the difficulty of their children's later studies. Also, our teachers are concerned about students' slackness in their summer studies. Accordingly, teachers discussed the summer plans with students, guiding students to balance their time between play and study, talk with parents about the cultivation of children's habits, and help children develop self-discipline through effective supervision. Also, teachers provide on-site explanations and guidance for students' difficult questions to resolve their confusion. Moreover, they discussed the hardships of parents and elders, as well as safety issues such as drowning prevention and game addiction prevention. Therefore. through face-to-face conversations, we jointly tailor summer growth plans for children, laying a solid foundation for their steady progress in the next semester.
In conclusion, home visits are not just a task; they are an extension of home-school collaboration in education, and a practical implementation of educational policies and as well as original intention of education. In those moments filled with warmth, we use our footsteps to shorten the distance between ourselves and both the children and parents, ensuring that every bit of care reaches precisely where it is needed. This summer, students will be growing with strength, and when we meet in the autumn, we will surely see students' vigorous development!