Building professional relationships with colleagues to share teaching insights and to coordinate learning activities for students Domain D3

Quote of the Day “I’m not the smartest fellow in the world, but I can sure pick smart colleagues.” Franklin D. Roosevelt 32nd U.S. President

Set-Up of Paper Intro Paragraph Explain the importance of professional relationships with colleagues to improve instruction and address teaching concerns. Identify appropriate colleagues and resources that can be consulted for collaboration Conclusion

Why is it important to build professional relationships with colleagues? Consult with others about matters related to learning You can use friendly, professional relationships to your advantage Plays an important role in enhancing the professional status of teachers Having a supportive environment will encourage your success in the classroom

Good People to Know Other teachers Administrators Library personnel Technology Coordinator Media Specialist Help from other colleagues regarding curriculum materials and other materials to enrich student learning

A Learning Community Working together Sharing decision-making Solving problems Increases your understanding of the teaching-learning process and improved learning for all students

How can you participate in teacher collaboration? Peer Coaching Observing one another’s teaching and provide constructive feedback Staff Development Workshops/seminars that give teachers the opportunity to meet with other teachers for the purpose of sharing ideas, strategies and solutions to problems

Team Teaching Co-Teaching Teachers share the responsibility for two or more classes Co-Teaching Two or more teachers (Classroom teacher and a special education teacher) teach together in the same classroom