Primary and secondary school teachers in Hong Kong collaborated in peer coaching through classroom observation. Teachers reported that time constrains and psychological pressures (concern that observations were used for evaluation) limited participation. Avoidance of administratively imposed contrived collegiality required school cultures that…

Concludes, derived from three years' work with high school and college writing classes, that students need to practice reading one another's work while giving and receiving feedback. Describes a program in which writing teachers of college-bound high school seniors and freshman college composition teachers designed writing assignments that all of…

Presents the results of a preliminary investigation into the innovative capacities of Dutch secondary schools. Defines "innovative capacity" based on a number of factors found in a review of the literature. Finds that transformational school leadership plays a particularly crucial role in the development of the innovative capacities of…

Ascertains attitudes toward inclusion of K-12 reading teachers involved in meeting the needs of exceptional students. Finds enthusiasm and positive attitudes toward working collaboratively with special education teachers to meet the needs of all children. (RS)

An obsolete, unworkable approach to achieving high standards is top-down dictation of goals and minimal staff compliance. A constructivist change strategy is based on collaboration. It is an action research and development process enabling everyone to understand the problem, reach agreement on goals, and share responsibility for implementing…

An individualized time plan questionnaire and an individualized time plan were developed from a review of the literature concerning effective teaching and time management as well as personal experience. These tools can help teachers increase their efficiency in the areas of planning, paperwork, collaboration, and instruction. (DB)

Explores the implications of an increasingly diverse school population for the process of teacher collaboration. Focuses on the competencies for collaboration as pertinent to diverse exceptional learners, the role of the special education teacher, and the concept of collaboration across disciplines. (Author/CR)

Provides a case analysis of a child with a medically complex profile in which early-intervention staff and special-education staff worked to determine family priorities and utilized the local hospice agency to devise creative programming that meets the needs of the family and child. (Author/CR)

Provides a brief overview of certain events that have led to an increase of inclusionary practices for students with disabilities. Addresses successful collaboration and quality inclusion, physical management of the inclusive setting, inclusive learning in the community, professional competencies for the inclusive setting, and technology…

Describes the Teacher Educator Institute, a program in the context of Jewish education that is designed to develop educational leaders as teacher educators, those who plan and provide professional development for classroom teachers. The program strives to develop a leadership cadre that is generally missing within the North American system of…

Reports a longitudinal study of the mentoring relationship between an experienced middle-school teacher and a novice teacher (which was supported by a university educator), highlighting what the experienced teacher learned about herself as an educator through the relationship. Data from observations, journals, and transcripts of research and…

Describes changes in teacher compensation that might accompany organizational redesign in schools arranged to support teacher work groups. Discusses the relationship of teaming to overall teacher work, the investment a school or district might make to accomplish teaming, and team self-management and self-governance. (SLD)

This study examined the frequency of use of several instructional strategies by 59 general educators at the middle school level, with time spent collaborating with special educators and course work taken in specialized techniques. Also examined attitudes toward the inclusion of students with mild disabilities were. Number of instructional…

Discusses three aspects of mentoring practices revealed by research on how teachers work together in naturalistic elementary school settings: (1) mentoring is just one of several types of supportive behaviors needed and practiced by teachers; (2) support networks differ between male and female teachers; and (3) informal mentoring occurs in schools…

Describes a teacher's first year as elementary literacy coordinator, assisting teachers to find innovative ways to teach reading and helping primary students with their reading in a lab setting. Discusses her preparation and early challenges, colleagues' reactions and eventual willingness to ask for specific help, and how she met her principal's…