Chapters 1 Foundations and Perspectives

One of the most important collaborations emerging in 21st century schools is...?

Response to Intervention

Which school collaboration trends originates from special education legislation?

Response to Intervention

True/False Response to Intervention is the most important collaborative priority in schools today implemented in special education.

True

True/False The most common interaction process is problem solving.

True

True/False Physical isolation and the use of a directive style with students are part of what contributes to the wide variation in emphasis on collegial relationships.

True

True/False Professionals must share all goals in order to collaborate

False

True/False RTI originated in general education legislation but is implemented in special education.

False

What are some challenges that may arise with diverse families?

-Blended families -Multigenerational families -Same sex families

Collaboration is integral to today's school for what reasons?

-Many school professionals have increased responsibilities that are more realistically addressed together. -the influence of the No Child Left Behind Act -the continued trend toward inclusive practices.

Describe each of the five components of collaboration.

-Personal commitment -Communication Skills -Interaction processes Programs or services -context

What are two emergent characteristics of collaboration?

-Trust: before total collaboration can occur trust must be present. Trust that each party involved is working towards the same goal and coequally must be present. -Community: having knowledge that strengths and weaknesses will balance out, and help promote more successful collaboration outcomes. A community of people will have different opinions and ideas. These opinions and ideas must be respected by everyone. Therefore, leaning on trust throughout the group.

What are the emergent characteristics of collaboration?

-professionals who collaborate trust one another -A sense of community evolves from collaboration -Individuals who collaborate value this interpersonal style

Several young female special educators from a single school once shared privately that they were concerned about their roles when co-teaching. In their culture, in their professional environment, their colleagues expected them to take all direction and to function more as helpers. Which characteristic of collaboration does this violate?

Collaboration Requires Parity among Participants.

Which characteristic of collaboration is reflected when a speech/language therapist, collaborate with a kindergarten teacher to plan a series of language lessons for the entire class?

Collaboration depends on Shared Responsibility for Participation and Decision making

Collaboration cannot occur if...?

One or more individuals are perceived to have significantly greater decision-making power regarding activity.

Interaction Processes

Steps to complete an interaction; most common is problem solving.

Communication Skills

Strong communication skills in order to be in their professions. The skills needed for collaboration. Communication skills needed to talk with colleagues and parents from different backgrounds.

Personal Commitment

To carry out the responsibilities of your job, including your beliefs about the benefits of working closely with colleagues and parent/families and the added value of learning from other's perspective.

Programs or Services

Where collaboration activities occur. Services emphasized include teams, co-teaching, consultation, and other indirect services. It is within these services that interaction processes to design and deliver strong educational programs and services occur.

Context

overall environment in which collaboration occurs; situations for collaboration.

In collaboration, parity refers to...?

each member being equally valued and having equal power in decision making.