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I think the trick to collaboration is positive and effective communication. Being open to new ideas, flexible to an ever changing environment, and welcoming to new voices in the discussion is the path to building a stronger team. If the environment is closed and rigid, then people will hesitate to share ideas, and there will be missed opportunities to strengthen the learning environment for the students. --Brad

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Norm: We respect what  each of us brings to the table, whether we are OTs, LTOs or contact teachers. 

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Norm: We respect what  each of us brings to the table, whether we are OTs, LTOs or contact teachers. 

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-Lisa

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I think that it is very important to provide students with time to reflect on their learning. I think that it allows students to extend their understanding of concepts and to take a step back and see what they need to work on next. I like the use of 2 stars and a wish - the wish, is where students can make a goal of what they want to work on next.

- Kate-lyn

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In the JUMP program I team teach everyday with my colleague.  There are several norms that we incorporate in our professional relationship to keep the partnership strong, reliable, and working towards the same goal of student support and success.  The most important norm in our relationship is listening fully to one another when we are sharing ideas or frustrations.  Usually this is followed by questioning to further the thought.

Tony

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In the JUMP program I team teach everyday with my colleague.  There are several norms that we incorporate in our professional relationship to keep the partnership strong, reliable, and working towards the same goal of student support and success.  The most important norm in our relationship is listening fully to one another when we are sharing ideas or frustrations.  Usually this is followed by questioning to further the thought.

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In the JUMP program I team teach everyday with my colleague.  There are several norms that we incorporate in our professional relationship to keep the partnership strong, reliable, and working towards the same goal of student support and success.  The most important norm in our relationship is listening fully to one another when we are sharing ideas or frustrations.  Usually this is followed by questioning to further the thought.

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Tony

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I think a balance is needed to allow self-evaluation of ideas, and seeing issues someone was not aware of, overlooked, or had a uninformed assumption before to address it.

- Marissa

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Students and teacher need time to reflect on their  experiences to learn from them. This reflection allows individual and groups to see where they are, and what/how they will reach their goals.

- Marissa

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It is important for all stakeholders to communicate with one another and to promote a positive relationship.

- Marissa

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Keep organized with observations and documentation. Have a place for anecdotal notes that can be accessed easily by everyone involved.
-Andrea B.

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I agree. It is far too often that I hear teachers just complaining about their students. Focus on the positive!!!

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I agree. It is far too often that I hear teachers just complaining about their students. Focus on the positive!!!

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-Andrea B

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It is also important to speak professionally about students, however I do think it is okay to discuss challenges you are facing with your colleagues in order to gain strategies to better support these students

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I like how you mention these things need to be done throughout the "process". I find it is important that collaboration is not a one time thing and that teachers need to take the time to consolidate and reflect on their execution of plans.

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Be open minded about new initiatives and ideas presented rather then thinking "I already do it my way".

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Contributing equally to the planning and teaching is important to ensure that all parties are able to have their own input as well as listen to the viewpoints and strategies of others. Listening and being respectful throughout the whole process is also essential so that you can build a strong and effective partnership.

- Patricia F.

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It is important that teachers allow students the time to reflect in what they have learned by promoting the use of journal writing, exit slips or any other form of communication that allows them to recall what was taught.

Marco

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I too think this goes both ways. I think that it is good to support personal beliefs but if you mean beliefs as in going against what the students are learning and the factual evidence on how they are learning it could become an issue. I think we must clarify the term belief in the classroom, and how it applies to how we learn and the learning habits we use.

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I too think this goes both ways. I think that it is good to support personal beliefs but if you mean beliefs as in going against what the students are learning and the factual evidence on how they are learning it could become an issue. I think we must clarify the term belief in the classroom, and how it applies to how we learn and the learning habits we use.

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-marco

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I think utilizing time In the classroom during discussions is a very critical time when the students have the freedom to expand their knowledge outside of what is being taught in the lesson. They can draw and make connections to other things they're learning in school. The challenge is to stay on track with where the discussions go- it is fine to talk about things off topic to get the students attention and interests. But it is always great to relate the interests of the students and what they're learning in school to your discussion.

- Marco

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I agree with speaking about all students positively.  When speaking with a co-worker about a student, stick to the facts.  It is difficult to not vent, but it is not fair to the child and you would not want to influence one's opinion of another.  

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I agree with speaking about all students positively.  When speaking with a co-worker about a student, stick to the facts.  It is difficult to not vent, but it is not fair to the child and you would not want to influence one's opinion of another.  

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Amber

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It's important when co-planning to speak about all students in a positive way. It is never okay to use this time to vent about students who challenge you.
-Lindsay

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Sticking to your opinions is good but not if you are so close minded that you are unable to listen to opinions which vary from your own.  People working in groups need to be able to hear the contributions of others, agree, disagree or assimilate them into their own.  In group work situations, it is sometimes more about the conversation and development of understanding rather than the final product.

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I agree that relationships are important within teamwork.  It is important to spend time developing relationships in order to have effective communication within a group.

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I agree that it is important to stay true to your beliefs. I also think that it is healthy to hear other people's views in order to confirm or alter your own beliefs to better understand the world around us. Each discussion is an opportunity to learn more and expand our belief system. It is also important to teach our students to accept other people's beliefs, even if we don't necessarily agree with them.
Talia

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It is important to stay true to your beliefs.  Don't second guess yourself just because someone else has a different point of view.
Lauren

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I agree that it is important to listen in order to understand. I also think it is important to not be  afraid to ask questions.
Kelsi

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Build positive relationships with colleagues and parents.
Jenn

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Norm                                   When working with peers it is important to give each other time to express their thoughts and listen while they do so.  Michelle 

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Norm                                   When working with peers it is important to give each other time to express their thoughts and listen while they do so.  Michelle 