Week 3- Collaboration!

Teachers often share common difficulties in the classroom. Other teachers and administrators may have already found solutions that have worked for these difficulties. A fresh set of eyes for a problem can help to find a solution to some of these difficulties. Through regular meetings, teachers can learn more about their students, such as what works for instruction, delivery, ect. With students' permission, teachers can also share information relevant in students' personal lives.

Teachers and administrators have common goals. Through collaboration, teachers can share ideas and feedback. Therefore, students can receive lesson plans and instructions created by several teachers instead of one. This will likely turn out a much more powerful lesson.

Collaborating with other teachers will help to build an appreciation for each role teachers play in the school. Teachers will learn what a typical day entails for their colleagues. They will soon learn their colleagues role is a lot busier and stressful than they originally imagined. This will build a newfound respect for each teacher's role throughout the school.