Open+ended+QD


 * Explain:**

Teachers can effectively utilize their time by setting goals and creating objectives. Also, each member needs an opportunity to lead the meeting, focusing on accomplishing their goals. This is important because teachers should stray away from discussing personal matters and unrelated issues, during the meeting. Collaboration is important to teachers because it provides them with a support system. It also allows for the exchanging of ideas and teaching strategies. Teachers should include principals, horizontal and vertical grade teams, and resource teachers for modifications as well as paraprofessionals. All of these teachers play an integral part in the students' education. Principal: There to advise and facilitate team meetings. They add input and offer alternative methods Horizontal Teams: Should meet to be sure that specific grade levels are, cohesive and on target. Vertical Teams: Meet to discuss curriculum needed to succeed in sequential grades. Resource Teachers: Provide strategies for assignment modifications; ensure that students in inclusion are meeting their specific learning targets and IEP goals.
 * Discussion Questions:**
 * 1.** ** How can teachers effectively utilize their time to collaborate? **
 * 2. What is the importance of collaboration? **
 * 3. Who should teachers include in their collaboration team? Why? **