ABSTRACT

TeamWork: Setting the Standard for Collaborative Teaching, Grades 5–9is full of captivating stories and insightful conversations. The teamers provide an honest and richly detailed explanation of collaborative teaching in action. They deliver the straight scoop on teaming, offering insights on these and other key topics: How to shape a shared purpose for learning by mining the talents of students and colleagues How to build strong partnerships with parents, principals, and other key people who influence the lives of young adolescents How to deepen curriculum integration by cutting the fluff.This insider' s guide to teaming reveals the conversations, the conflicts, and the collegial sharing that enables teachers to collaborate so that every member of the team can meet the highest standards of professional practice. For new teachers and seasoned veterans alike, TeamWork provides a powerful foundation for achievement.

part 1|71 pages

Strong Relationships

chapter Chapter One|19 pages

Learning to Work with Colleagues

chapter Chapter Two|12 pages

Show Them How Much You Care

chapter Chapter Three|12 pages

Let's Get Acquainted

chapter ChapterFour|25 pages

Creating a Culture of Achievement

part 2|45 pages

Connected Content

chapter ChapterFive|14 pages

Cutting the Fluff

chapter ChapterSix|22 pages

Unifying the Curriculum

chapter Chapter Seven|7 pages

“Everything Is Related”

part 3|35 pages

Reflective Teaching

chapter Chapter Eight|18 pages

Looking in the Mirror

chapter Chapter Nine|11 pages

Catch Them Before They Fall

chapter Chapter Ten|3 pages

Final Thoughts