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Working with Colleagues: Challenges and Possibilities - Coggle Diagram
Working with Colleagues: Challenges and Possibilities
Challenges
What are the challenges of working with colleagues?
for teachers
disagreements
refusing to share resources
good teaching goes on unacknowledged
threats to professional growth and development
for educational organisations
lower state ranks
unhealthy school and staffroom culture
poor community reputation
for students
poor diagnosis of students' areas of concern
inconsistent teaching expectations and pacing of lessons
bad models for students
Possibilities
What are the benefits of working with colleagues?
for teachers
beginner teachers can receive assistance from experienced teachers
enhanced open communication & increased level of trust
sharing information on how to deal with challenging students
increased enthusiasm
creating scope and sequences for different stages
collaborate on assessments
share resources
cross check questions
professional development
for educational organisation
create a sense of belonging among organisation members
harmonious staffrooms
reduce the turnover rate of teachers
for students
better understanding of their strength and weaknesses
know student's struggle without going through the student again
consistent expectations
coherent lesson progression and pacing
How to promote positive colleague relationships
respect everyone in the community
regularly converse with colleagues
learn to ask for help/questions
embrace the differences
think ahead
believe in your own power in making a difference
think of others
What hinders the establishment of positive colleague relationships?
clash of teaching philosophies and teaching styles
competitive spirit discourages collaboration
unwillingness of sharing personal working products
busy schedules
students' preference