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Collaborative Consultation (Steps in Collaborative Problem Solving (Step 1…
Collaborative Consultation
Confidentiality
is observed, yet staff and parents are kept fully informed regarding each student's requirements, and are supported and assisted with program/resource development and modification, and are provided with advice regarding relevant strategies for the learning of students requiring support learning, psychological, behavioural and physical support
In schools all parties bring expertise and the unique opportunity to pool their knowledge and design programs for the specific needs of the students
Best practise in planning and implementation of support
Continuity and consistency
Research in Australia
kids with disability - 10 individuals may have input into a particular programs
parents and external service providers rated issues such as collaboration, attitude and child/parental support as highly important and useful.
Identified Problems:
Some people think there is little value
lack of time to consult, plan and implement. Translation of collaborative solutions and strategies into classroom practise
not educated in the process
have to acquire the necessary skills on the job, and largely by trial and error
advisory and consulting staff may also have had limited professional training in CC skills needed to work effectively with other staff and to influence classroom practices.
Time constraints
meetings, reports, preparing programs
implementing recommended strategies in the classroom
developing differentiated resource materials suited to a wide range of student needs.
CC teachers feel that CC model is "talked about" rather than it is enacted, and that actual opportunities to collaborate is limited
Implementing the Agreed Strategies
difficulty to implement
commitment can fade
may need follow up
Give them the how to, in case they don't know how
Collaboration and External Agencies
agency may have demands that exceed their own capacity and resources
school and staff may feel dissatisfied, due to the limited capacity, and therefore slow response, assistance, infrequent visits, waiting lists, and poor fup arrangements
Personal from external agencies may have too little time and the school may not be adequately prepared
Basic Stages of CC
Entry/goal setting
Problem identification
Characteristics of CC
Characterised by mutual trust, respect, and open communication
Voluntary
only the individuals involved can decide if their interactions will be truly collaborative
parity
among participants: Each person's contribution to an interaction is valued equally, and each person has equal power in decision making
Based on group Consensus and Mutual Goals
Shared responsibility
depends on problem ownership or shared responsibility for participation and decision making.
Sharing or resources
Sharing of accountability
Flexible
Climate of Effective CC
Sense of Community
the perception that by interacting collaboratively, all participants' strengths can be maximised, their weaknesses can be minimised, and the result will be better for all
decreased concern about individual differences between collaborates, with a focus on commitment to working towards a common goal
belief of the benefits, not accomplished easily, nor appropriate for every situation
Collaborative Readiness
Level 1 No relationship
Non existent. maybe hostile, indifferent, apathetic, or might be someone who you have had no previous contact.
Goal
- develop amicable relationship, through working together on committees or projects, sharing of info, of interest to the person. Lunching together or getting a cup of coffee after school
Do no push an agenda but build a social relationship gradually with the person as a foundation for building a work relationship.
Level 2 - Social Relationship Only
Level 3 - Limited Work Relationships
Level 4 - Adequate Work Relationship
Level 5 - Informed Work relationship
Level 6 - Reciprocal Work Relationship
Partnership Building Skills
What to avoid;
Diverting conversation
Logical argument
logical argument at same time
offensive solutions
a solution that appears to be set in stome
does not happen overnight
Steps in Collaborative Problem Solving
Step 1 - Define the Problem