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Gleissner--I think most teachers enter the field understanding that collaboration is where the support is--my favorite parts of my day are working with my colleagues!  The struggle with teacher engagement is that most teachers are immersed in soooo many lives (personal, public, and student) that keeping up the morale to be fully engaged and visible as a teammate (teacher efficacy) is challenging, sometimes.  I never doubt our staff's commitment to our kids and each other--we're pretty awesome at the "all hands on deck" part and work hard with our students in mind every day.  Being aware of accidental disconnect teachers might have as a result of tackling so many needs is important to consider professionally and personally.  On that Debbie Downer note--keep rocking it my CLS family!  

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Gleissner--I think most teachers enter the field understanding that collaboration is where the support is--my favorite parts of my day are working with my colleagues!  The struggle with teacher engagement is that most teachers are immersed in soooo many lives (personal, public, and student) that keeping up the morale to be fully engaged and visible as a teammate (teacher efficacy) is challenging, sometimes.  I never doubt our staff's commitment to our kids and each other--we're pretty awesome at the "all hands on deck" part and work hard with our students in mind every day.  Being aware of accidental disconnect teachers might have as a result of tackling so many needs is important to consider professionally and personally.  On that Debbie Downer note--keep rocking it my CLS family!  

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I am inspired everyday by the teamwork that is shown by our staff.  Students can also see how we interact with each other and support each other in order to give them our very best.  Collaboration can be contagious.  Sometimes not having the answer and seeking it out can display to our students that we too need help from others, and to ask for it is received with professionalism, kindness and helpfulness.

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I see this question not only being answered through benefiting from others cross-curriculumarly but more importantly from collaborating with colleague who bring unique professional skills and personal attributes. As we become engaged with collaborating with these teachers, we blend the positives from ourselves and our colleagues, leading to a more encompassing educational experience for all students.

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When efficacy is high, teachers are more likely to engage new teaching approaches to improve students’ learning. The greater variety of techniques helps students with different learning styles perform better.

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We as human beings are blessed with distinctly different gifts and talents that are to be used to bring joy to others. Therefore, no single educator by nature possesses all of the abilities necessary to help all students achieve their hopes and dreams...their joy-filled futures. We as a Gator community, regardless of role, have the collective talents, passion, and compassion to reach all of our students to help their visions become reality, and we have much to share with each other in that mission that we have chosen to undertake together.

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We each bring very unique talents and perspectives to the table.  We each have something to offer to every student.  Collaboration and building a team of resources for each student (social/emotional, academic, etc.) allows for students to reach a higher potential.  I am continually amazed at the talents of our staff and students and we need to work together to bring out those in each other.

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It takes a village to educate students. Collaboration makes the most of everyone's talents, and the students are the beneficiaries. The result is teachers and students who are more engaged, and therefore, the learning process is even more effective. Set goals and achieve them by working together.

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One of the most important ways to create life-long learners is for educators to create and foster a love of learning. Be innovative. Be personal. If you didn't bring your "A game" one day, mention to your students how you think the lesson can go better next time and ask for their suggestions. Make your students a part of the lesson- not just the one sitting and getting the information. If you don't love teaching, your students won't love learning. Everyone has their days when being positively present is more difficult, but understand that we (as a group of educators) have a responsibility to make learning "worth their wild."

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Sharing and communicating with colleagues about individual student needs is the ultimate way to improve student learning. When that collaboration is achieved the student and their learning needs becomes a priority.

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We all have certain strengths that can benefit the group if we collaborate we only add value to our team.  I have found that through working with colleagues I have learned more about my students and have been more effective in the classroom.

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Teacher engagement helps to not only hold students accountable, but also our teams. I feel without this, you really don't have a team.

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As educators, when we are collectively committed to our students, ALL of our students ("for EACH student..."), we cannot help but be connected to each other because of our mission. It's like Troy Bolton, a leading expert on social collaboration says,
"We're all in this together
We're there for each other every time
Come on let's do this right
It's time for a celebration
All our dreams have no limitations" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbrbUfYSt0E

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I think that collective teacher efficacy has a lot to do with mindset.  Staying positive is key to developing a strong team environment.  That positivity catches on- just as a negativity does.  Students notice our mood, and our attitudes.  When we’re on board for something it’s much easier to get them on board too.  Thus, as we are trying new things regardless if they work, we can model risk taking.  Not everything we do will be perfect, but I think that’s a valuable thing for students to see.  Students will see us model a positive attitude and willingness to grow/try new things, and hopefully internalize the practice themselves.

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Sharing is one of the first values we learn as children, collaboration between team mates is essential. How would I ever be able to direct the students to the support they need.

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CTE encourages teachers to try new teaching techniques that engage students that may otherwise 'fall through the cracks'.

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The more we are all (across departments, with admin/support staff, etc) willing to work together to share ideas about the best way to help students, the better we will be able to maximize the positive effect we will have on students' educations and lives beyond school.

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The more teachers are engaged the easier it is to collaborate with other teachers and engage with any student.

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Engagement to me is a manifestation of my passion for what I do. When we collaborate with others who share our passion it not only generates new ideas and strategies, but also creates a positive culture. This also creates a foundation of trust that allows us to push ourselves out of our 'comfort zone' , take risks and learn from each other.

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The more engaged a teacher is with the other teachers, counselors, paras, students and faculty in a building the more likely they are to help students succeed in the classroom and life.

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I'm in a unique position to see and talk to people about what they are doing more than most people are, but it is a very motivating force to talk to teachers about what motivates them and excites them. Some people have already mentioned how contagious that can be, and I agree 100%. When my colleagues are excited or motivated by something, I want to know more and do my best to be that effective and excited in my classroom.

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Teachers working collectively to engage their students can produce beneficial outcomes

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One of the greatest things about a team is that in the process of committing to the success of something bigger than yourself, you raise your individual performance as well.

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I have always believed that students feed off of a teachers enthusiasm. If a teacher is excited and engaged within their classroom and school, then that energy radiates within the classroom and building. Students are always watching us, so when they see that we are engaged with one another and have a collaborative relationship that may encourage them to do the same.

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In my opinion, teacher engagement IS CTE.  It can't be "partial teacher efficacy" or "some teacher efficacy." It has to be whole--collective.  The whole has to "buy in" in order to achieve the desired results--the beliefs that "we can"  and "we will" have to be reinforced in every corner of the school, in every classroom, in every office, and in every gym--from top to bottom.

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I have always believed that a single engaged teacher in a classroom can make all the difference for students. However, I know for certain that a building full of engaged teachers willing to share their insights on being human and share their passion for learning with colleagues and students creates an environment that ensures a quality education and life experience for all students that enter the doors of CLS. Our actions and words matter. We have the collective power to Make this School Great Again!

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The sense of being part of something positive or working towards a common goal has a lot of power in terms of success. Collaboration, of course, is a key component. In the school setting when that collaboration is clearly visible to the students, in and out of the classroom, that "power" is felt by the students. Naturally, they will want to be part of it and if we believe in them and their success then the results (long and short term) will always be positive.

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I believe collective efficacy can enhance both the learning environment for students and the working environment for staff. Collective effort will have a better outcome for all.

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As the years have passed and I have become comfortable with my craft (which is a continuing journey), I have also found myself becoming more flexible.  That flexibility helps me to connect with different students in different ways than I was able to when I was just starting out.  One of the key components of flexibility and creativity, however, is getting other teachers’ perspectives and ideas.  Collaboration facilitates our evolution,  and therefore our efficacy, as teachers.  With efficacy as teachers, we can help our students see and believe that they are capable of great things.

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It is necessary to believe something can be achieved before it is achieved; so, I agree that belief in our ability to engage these students is essential. However, it takes more than belief - it doesn't just happen as the first line of the prompt might suggest - instead it takes a concerted effort, like this one, to develop that belief into a series of actions. These actions spawning from the belief is the true demonstration of teacher efficacy which can lead to positive results for our students.

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By collectively focusing on our own growth as educators and also as a group of educators in our PLT, we will set the example for individual growth for the students and be able to speak in a real life example of it. "If you are not willing to risk, you cannot grow. If you cannot grow, you can't be at your best. If you can't be your best, you can't be happy. If you can't be happy....then what else is there."

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We cannot have collective teacher efficacy if teachers are not engaged but teacher engagement alone will not make CTE happen. Teacher engagement
is a huge step toward CTE, though, so it is a great place to start. At the same time, we need to make sure we understand that there is never really an endpoint in CTE as it is really a constant evolution--and that is the best part!

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Collective Teacher Efficacy can lead to true engagement. The idea of truly reaching the disengaged and/or disadvantaged is an exciting point. Focusing on these groups will allow us to see dramatic results in the process.

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Engagement is the cornerstone of collective teacher efficacy. As educators, we can most effectively create positive outcomes for all of our students if we are fully committed to establishing an engaging learning environment. This begins by first being engaged with each other and willing to learn from one another. I am amazed at all of the different talents that exist in our building and am convinced that maximizing collaboration with one another will allow us to learn and grow immensely as educators. Collaborating and learning from each other will give each of us more tools and ideas to help engage the students in the learning process!

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I think being engaged as a staff and collaborating together is a great way to learn new ideas, teaching methods, and ways to deliver information to our students. I think once we establish this engagement throughout our building that we can support and help each other as a group of teaching professionals. All of this combined will only help our students become more engaged and interactive in our classrooms.

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We often spend a lot of time preparing students to be collectively engaged during their learning because it can maximize their output, empowers them to solve their own problems, and provides them a safety net when take chances. It stands to reason that the same resiliency can also be fostered within a staff that is motivated to become better and willing to learn from others.

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As we continue to work as team to better support and engage our students we become engaged with each other and our team becomes powerful . I really appreciate when we collaborate and share ideas to support our students so they can visualize their potential and feel good about it!

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I am inspired by educators who are fully engaged in this crazy career path we have chosen. They make me want to do more, give more, and connect more. By building our collective efficacy we can be there to support each other as we each reach for "more" to benefit our students!

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Collaboration whether it's among teachers, students, or teachers and students, shows that we are growing and embracing our challenges and our ever evolving environment. To be able to work with one another in such an environment takes patience and practice. This is what we model every day to our students as we are learning and growing with them.

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Collective Teacher Efficacy is a culture that must be established and embraced for us to maximize our potential as educators. It is something that is not easy to foster amongst a large group. It takes time, commitment, and a positive mindset each day to bring your best for your students and for your fellow teachers as well as the staff that you interact with. CTE can change the classrooms that our students engage in, our school that we all in engage in, and can change the hearts and minds of the community so that they feel a connectedness to engage with each other.  It is what seems to be missing in our ever changing real world of technology; when tech should not replace the human connection, but enhance it because of the personal interactions that we all engage in.

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One of the worst feelings a teacher can experience is one of isolation. When one works alone, challenges can seem insurmountable. When teachers are engaged, they are more likely to be invested and want to work with others to achieve a common goal.

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"Each day we teach we must put forth a greater effort than we think we're capable of doing. We can never limit ourselves to what kind of teacher we've been in the past" Robert John Meehan
Through Collective teacher efficiency and working together we can achieve new heights for not only our students but, for ourselves.

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The idea that every human being has the capability to learn and achieve goals is what our public education system is built upon. By teachers collectively working together we can foster the idea that "you can do this." We are all being pushed to try new things and it can be stress full. Having time to lean on each other and bounce ideas off each other is something that we all need more time to do.

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Traditionally teachers have had a closed door approach. It's going to take a paradigm shift to open those doors recognizing that we are not judging each other, rather we are collaborating and supporting each other. I think there's a much more optimistic feel around school when teachers work together and enjoy learning from each other . That optimism transfers to our students. I see that happening more and more.

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Through a collective effort by all staff members, students can begin to find their true potential and believe in themselves. Through working together strengths are increased, which in turn has a positive impact on student engagement and overall performance.

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We must believe that our students are all capable of learning and achieving. With that, we need to support them and each other. There really is nothing more powerful than a group of passionate people with common goals coming together to create an environment of trust, understanding and care.

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Just as our students learn from us, we can learn from each other. Our students can achieve great things when such an environment is present in the classroom.

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When teachers work together it encourages a sense of family and belonging to the group as a whole. Teachers that make contributions to the learning community together feel more engaged and connected.

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I like working in a collective learning community because it allows me to learn for others and feel more confident.

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It seems to me that teacher engagement is a necessary component of CTE. Teachers must work (and engage) with one another to create a positive learning environment, where students can achieve at their highest potential.

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Collaboration is directly related to collective teacher efficacy. Working together we enhance our ability to create more positive learning atmosphere and opportunities for our students and for ourselves as educators.  Working together promotes the sharing of ideas and the unique talents and experiences we have. It helps us as educators to continually improve and challenge each other to find new ways for our students to succeed by creating meaningful experiences.

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I think of the graphic from the institute day that illustrated Ss' levels of engagement. Can the same levels apply to Ts? If so, complaint Ts might be good Ts on the surface, but they aren't necessarily efficacious.

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Teacher engagement and collaboration across disciplines can enhance student connections and provide further insight into relevance.

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There is a relationship between between CTE and teacher engagement.

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Teacher engagement has a correlation to CTE because we become more positive and productive when we share a common belief that every student can succeed. A shared state of mind creates an environment of acceptance that we all need if we want take risks to grow and succeed.

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When teachers engage and collaborate together it inspires one another to contribute and be better versions of themselves. From this teamwork, we can establish trust, communication, and learning. It essentially, shifts the teacher from a "ME" to a "WE". This positively impacts school culture and students.

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Teachers that engage together will give the students in their classes opportunities that could never be formed without collaboration. A teacher that refuses to work as a team with their fellow teachers will negatively affect their students , robbing them of the many advantages collective teacher efficacy will produce. The consistency in instruction, creative goal setting and effective problem solving are just a few advantages of CTE.

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Teacher engagement relates to  collective teacher efficacy because when teachers are engaged in their work, in collaboration with colleagues, and in their work with students, great things can happen--more cross-curricular lessons, collaboration among colleagues, creative problem-solving. When teachers are engaged (showing that they are life-long learners), students will also be engaged.
Having high expectations for ourselves and for our students (as a collective group) raises the bar for the entire school.

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Shared ownership of ideas through teacher collaboration lead to engaging lessons, relevant resources, and a student's desire to share his or her ideas in order to collaborate with his or her peers in the ownership of their learning.  

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Shared ownership of ideas through teacher collaboration lead to engaging lessons, relevant resources, and a student's desire to share his or her ideas in order to collaborate with his or her peers in the ownership of their learning.  

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The Monday morning CLT time allows for teacher collaboration, which directly impacts student growth. Anytime there is an open dialogue between staff and studetns there is improved engagement as well as accountability.

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An engaged teacher is a more effective teacher; One who is actively engaged w/the content, the students, other teachers and the learning process will be a more effective teacher.
These teachers engaging other teachers w/the various aspects of the learning process will make for a greater collective teacher efficacy.

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The positive energy displayed by a fully engaged teacher is contagious.  Creative solutions to problems are made possible through a shared positive attitude and a willingness to collaborate.

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Collaborating with colleagues toward a common goal can impact student achievement as well as improve teacher efficacy. The more engaged the teachers are the more engaged the students will be.

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When educators work together, wonderful things happen with and for our students.
It is so important that our students see that we are working for their betterment in so many ways. We will continue to push ourselves and through that our students will then want to emulate our actions. We can overcome any obstacles that may arise and together we will succeed.
Keeping our standards high and helping all of our students have a plan for their future is critical to their success and growth.

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More engaged staff with each other and with students / community creates more buy in to making a positive difference. Once people believe that their work has value, it becomes more valuable. It also helps to overcome the times when it seems that we just can't break through to a student or a class, to know that if we work with our colleagues, we can find a way to make it happen. TEAM = Together EVERYONE Achieves More. #1.57

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Skach     To build on what many of you have said, I want to bring back an idea that was popular several years ago,  TLC = "Teach, Learn, Care."  We should trust one another to put forth our best in all we do.  This applies to both students and staff. "Positive presuppositions are statements, questions and a way of thinking that suggest we trust others to have the right knowledge and/or the best intentions."    

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Skach     To build on what many of you have said, I want to bring back an idea that was popular several years ago,  TLC = "Teach, Learn, Care."  We should trust one another to put forth our best in all we do.  This applies to both students and staff. "Positive presuppositions are statements, questions and a way of thinking that suggest we trust others to have the right knowledge and/or the best intentions."    

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I agree that the more engaged the staff is, the higher our expectations will be and that will lead to higher student engagement and higher student  success.

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The belief that all students can learn is paramount when establishing high expectations. Through engagement with other staff and students, teachers are able to develop collective expectations. By creating an environment where all teachers are engaged in the academic outcomes of all students, academic confidence in the school begins to rise. Once students begin to believe in their academic abilities, they are more likely to have positive outcomes.  Engagement leading to CTE, supports an environment where all members of the community believe in their academic prowess and success through high expectations becomes normalized.

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I agree teacher engagement and CTE have a direct relationship. I see this when planning with co-workers who teacher the same classes as me. The more we are willing to work together and bring our ideas towards one goal, we come up with some amazing lessons that positively impact our students. Each time we see our lessons succeed, we get more confident that working together is the best path to take.

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Just as students (oftentimes) create more thoughtful, interesting, and thorough projects when working together, so do teachers! Engaged teachers participate in CTE because they know that "two heads are better than one" in order to create interactive, effective, interesting lessons that help students truly understand the material.

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There's a direct relationship between TE and CTE.  Teacher engagement is when staff are inspired and motivated to help students achieve their learning goals.  Engaged teachers are passionate and focused, willing to revisit and revise what they do to best suit the needs of the learner in their classroom.  Putting these engaged teachers together can create collective teacher efficacy, which seems like a powerful, positive force in helping every student learn, achieve and succeed.

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I do agree with the connection between CTE and teacher engagement. Even though I believe that teachers would be willing and on board with collaborating, it is the execution of this vision that will be important.

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If a staff is willing to work together and share ideas, all students will benefit. Teachers need to be willing to try new approaches and teaching techniques to reach all students. By working together and freely sharing ideas our Collective Teacher Efficacy will continue to grow. It all starts with Teacher Engagement. If teachers are not engaged in the learning process, in their students, or in their school, then it becomes difficult for the teacher or the students to grow.

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When we as a staff are able to witness, read, or hear about "how" teachers are engaging with their students, we will gain more examples of way to reach our own students. In order for our collective teacher efficacy to increase, we must learn from one another "how" to make our classrooms for engaging. Teachers are have an infinite passion for more knowledge. We can only add to our teacher toolbox, if we engage in dialogue with one another. We must believe in ourselves individually & as a school.

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Teachers that are engaged in ALL students learning and education helps to produce more productive students in the classroom.  SPED students in particular are everyone's students and the feedback from regular ed to case managers is important for student success.

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Teachers that are engaged in ALL students learning and education helps to produce more productive students in the classroom.  SPED students in particular are everyone's students and the feedback from regular ed to case managers is important for student success.

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Teacher engagement and CTE relate by creating an environment where both teachers share responsibility regarding each of their students' educations. I notice this mostly in co-taught settings with general and special education students mixed. Both teachers are able to lean on each other, as partners in instruction and accountability.

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A threat teachers face over the years is increasing disengagement from the material and the students as the years, the content, and the students' faces all start to blend together.  This lack of teacher engagement does little to encourage student engagement, and you end up with a classroom where nobody is particularly excited to be there.

Teacher engagement and CTE can serve to develop each other. A disengaged teacher might be revitalized through collaboration with their peers, especially peers from different content areas. Teachers are, at our hearts, learners, and learning new things (new theories, new practices, new things about what class looks like in other fields) can help to stoke the fires of teacher engagement.

This engagement will then add to Collective Teacher Efficacy, because an engaged teacher will bring the best of their experiences and knowledge to the table when working collaboratively with other teachers.  Hopefully, teachers will emerge from collaborative meetings and PD sessions energized and enthusiastic, and that positive energy can help stimulate some students into engagement in specific classes and their education in general, particularly if they find that same energy in class after class.

If we believe we can teach them and they believe they can learn, and that what they are learning is valuable, good things will happen.

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Teacher engagement relates to CTE because it allows teachers who engage in dialogue and collaboration to share ideas of how to reach all students and be open to new possibilities in helping all students learn & be excited about learning as well. Also, hopefully teacher engagement provides a model for student engagement in the classroom.

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Here is the definition of collective teacher efficacy from the article "Collective Teacher Efficacy: The Effect Size Research and Six Enabling Conditions." If you click on the image of the definition, it will get bigger. After you read the definition, add your own "sticky note" to the Padlet that answers our essential question: how does teacher engagement relate to collective teacher efficacy?