What is Collaboration?
In education, collaboration is defined as the act of teachers sharing information with one another in hopes of promoting growth in themselves and in their students. Sharing information with colleagues is considered one of the most important components of promoting change in teaching practices (Coban et al., 2023). In addition, research links higher student achievement when learning takes place with educators that work in a collaborative culture or learning (DuFour & Marzano, 2011).
Watch the video below to hear what teachers have to say about collaboration
After watching the video, reflect on collaboration strategies used that might improve student outcomes.
Write down three strategies in your Guided Notes you could use when collaborating with others.
Video Run Time 3:26
"Alone we can do so little;
Together we can do so much."
Hellen Keller
Click on the yellow star below to read about the benefits of collaboration.
On your Guided Notes page, document at least two benefits of collaboration, and then click out of the article to return to the PLM.
Teacher Collaboration in Challenging
Learning Environments
Collaboration in challenging environments requires teachers to engage in practices related to communication, ideas and resource sharing, coordination of supports, and student-specific discussions.
Click the View More button below to read about Collaboration in challenging environments.
Document at least one strategy to facilitate collaboration in challenging environments in your Guided Notes and then click out of the article to return to the PLM.
Are you in the Red Zone or the Green Zone?
Watch the video below to decide which zone you are in and how you can adapt your zone if needed.
Document your thoughts in the collaboration section of the Guided Notes and then click back to the PLM.
Video Run Time: 15:17
Click on the box below to read more about Collaboration Expectations for North Carolina Teachers and document at least two expectations on the Guided Notes.
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