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Embracing Differences in Collaboration: Building a Unified Educational Community

In this chapter, we explore the importance of understanding and respecting personal differences in educational settings. By employing dialectical thinking, educators can engage in constructive dialogue that enhances relationships and acknowledges students' diverse preferences. Utilizing tools like Myers-Briggs and the 4MAT system helps educators reflect on their styles and promote collaboration among teachers, students, and parents. Discover effective co-teaching models and strategies to leverage varied perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment that values every individual's contribution.

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Embracing Differences in Collaboration: Building a Unified Educational Community

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  1. Chapter 3 Working Together With Personal Preferences That Differ

  2. Thinking Together • To serve students we must be: • Dialectical thinkers • The art or practice of arriving at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments. • This is not abandoning your position. • Just as you respect (of students) • Rights • Relationships • Preferences

  3. Awareness of Preferences • Know inventory options • Myers-Briggs, 4 MAT system, Mind Styles • Inventories tell you about people and how they relate to others. • Use inventories for self study and reflection • Student /Teacher, Teacher/Teacher, Parent/Teacher

  4. Respect Differences • Different (teacher) personality types have different teaching styles. • 6 co-teaching models • Familiar teachers are more able to identify the styles of students. • Collaborating with varied styles benefits everyone

  5. Use it at work… • Same lenses can be good…different lenses are better! • “The Wind Blows” activity (p. 70)

  6. Differences • Communicating • “Meyers (1974) contended that it “is human nature not to listen attentively if one has the impression that what is being said is going to be irrelevant or unimportant.” • Finding & Solving Problems • One my focus on the facts the other the meaning behind the facts • Evaluating & Reporting • Hot button issues… eligibility, rewards, etc.

  7. Working Together • Facilitating Team Interactions • Use the strengths of others • Generate ideas • Value the contributions of all members • Differences are not behaviors acted out to harm • Don’t take it personally • Allow all parties to take ownership

  8. Technology That strengthen collaboration and team work • Next Week • See wiki for details • http://sped530fall2013.wikispaces.com/Tech+Tools+for+Collaboration

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