Collaborative Practices for Educators
Six Keys to Effective Communication
January 2008 | 128 pages | Corwin
Formerly published by Peytral PublicationsThis book provides quick and effective techniques to help adults improve individual and group communication skills and practical strategies to foster collaborative and meaningful teamwork.Collaborative Practices for Educators includes 180 practical activities and 60 strategies that help educational teams consider the importance of expectations, planning ahead, asking questions, listening, and understanding others' perspectives.
Foreword
The Challenges of Collaboration
1. First Key - Developing Expectations
2. Second Key - Preparing Ahead
3. Third Key - Understanding Perspectives
4. Fourth Key - Asking Questions
5. Fifth Key - Listening
6. Sixth Key - Speaking Clearly
Tip Cards for Effective Collaboration
Afterword
Glossary