Collaboration: A Success Strategy For Special Educators

Features of Collaboration: A Success Strategy for Special Educators

Product DescriptionGives special education teachers-in-training tools to incorporate in day-to-day working relationships with other professionals, focusing on more than just better communication skills. Includes practical exercises, research and interview activities, and suggestions for long-term projects, plus many quotes from teachers on their collaboration experiences. For use in undergraduate and graduate special-education teacher preparation programs, with students who are familiar with assessment techniques. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.From the Back CoverKey Benefit: Full time teaching requires educators to collaborate with others in their schools. Special education teachers collaborate with adults in schools everyday---sometimes with members of multidisciplinary teams, paraprofessionals, other teachers, and administrators. In difficult circumstances, communication skills alone are inadequate resources for teachers to overcome collaboration barriers. A sophisticated set of capabilities that can be used to strengthen any collaborative setting is provided to help overcome the barriers. Key Topics: Special education teachers or teachers in training are given realistic tools to incorporate in their day-to-day working relationships. Relevant research is discussed in conjunction with practical applications. Other teachers' thoughts are also expressed, providing a wide range of experiences. Market: This book is aimed for educators and administrators who aim to improve their collaborative environment.