Sommerville is in the process of building a new school. As a school-wide goal, the principal and staff would like to look closely at collaborative practice to improve learner outcomes.
For my Inquiry, I would like to focus on Collaboration and Co-teaching.
Collaboration is the process of working together to achieve a common goal. In teaching,
the common goal is always improved learner outcomes. Teacher collaboration involves:
1. Debating, planning, and problem-solving together
2. Inquiring together, using evidence and research to guide decision-making
3.Capitalising on each other’s strengths and working with each other’s weaknesses
4. Actively contributing to a respectful and supportive learning environment.
Active collaboration is particularly important for creating a growth-based learning environment and
for increasing student learning progress. Research shows that teachers who work together and
learn from each other are more successful in improving student outcomes than those who work alone.
the common goal is always improved learner outcomes. Teacher collaboration involves:
1. Debating, planning, and problem-solving together
2. Inquiring together, using evidence and research to guide decision-making
3.Capitalising on each other’s strengths and working with each other’s weaknesses
4. Actively contributing to a respectful and supportive learning environment.
Active collaboration is particularly important for creating a growth-based learning environment and
for increasing student learning progress. Research shows that teachers who work together and
learn from each other are more successful in improving student outcomes than those who work alone.
I am in a position where I network with both staff and students from a mainstream setting and also
those with special needs. I am eager to inquire into the practice of staff at Sommerville base,
satellite classes, and mainstream schools as well as special schools across Auckland.
I work closely with staff from all special schools and would love to investigate their practices and
see what works well and what we would like to take from their setting.
those with special needs. I am eager to inquire into the practice of staff at Sommerville base,
satellite classes, and mainstream schools as well as special schools across Auckland.
I work closely with staff from all special schools and would love to investigate their practices and
see what works well and what we would like to take from their setting.
Hi Dev,
ReplyDeleteI agree that collaboration is powerful and the more we as teachers can help each other the better. I also know the value of collaborating with families and learners. How are you managing this collaboration during the lockdown? Will this idea of collaboration be part of your professional inquiry focus this year? If so how will you get baseline data on levels of collaboration before you implement a new approach?
Thank you for sharing your ideas around collaboration.
From Clarelle Carruthers.
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ReplyDeleteHi Clarelle
ReplyDeleteThanks for your feedback. My inquiry is going to be around teacher collaboration. I am currently conducting a survey and will post my data once complete. Collaborating with students during the lockdown was challenging, as most student has such complex needs, however i was able to contact whanau via Zoom, hangouts or email.
Reagards
Devs