Abstract :
Aim and Objectives: To determine the impact of PTMs on the academic development of slow learners and the provision of campus facilities over the last five years.
Introduction: A Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) enables direct communication between parents and teachers to discuss a child's academic progress and behavior. K.J. Somaiya Medical College conducts regular PTMs for first and second MBBS students after each Internal Evaluation examination. These meetings assess academic progress, attendance, and address other student-related matters. Over the past five years, faculty members have compiled a list of questions posed by parents during PTMs to reduce complaints. These questions primarily address students' academic progress and campus challenges.
Materials and Methods: Faculty members compiled questions posed by parents during PTMs to reduce complaints. An analysis was conducted to evaluate the frequency and nature of these complaints over time.
Results: The pass percentage of slow learners increased from 50% in 2018 to 83% in 2022. Requests for academic support decreased from 55% to 10%, demands for extracurricular activities like sports reduced from 63% to 3%, and hostel and mess complaints dropped from 72% to 10%.
Conclusion: PTMs positively impact students’ development. Direct communication among students, parents, and mentors improves student-teacher relationships and addresses issues impeding academic success. The pass percentage of slow learners has improved, and there has been a significant reduction in parental complaints, indicating increased satisfaction with the institution.
Keyword :
Parent-teacher meeting, Academic progress, Attendance, Slow learners, Pass percentage, Extra-curricular activities.