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Thursday, March 28, 2013

The Value and Necessity for Collaborative Partnerships Student Voice

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The Value and Necessity for Collaborative Partnerships




How often do we hear phrases such as, a working partnership or a team-orientated approach, but the implications of these into practice are frequently equivocal? While I believe one may understand the significant value of initiating and sustaining partnerships with colleagues, the implementation of these ideals can be challenging.
I urge one to consider how they perceive the values and corresponding practices that promote Collaborative Partnerships.  Below are some characteristics I believe engender this specific type of partnership:
  1. All involved embody the shared leadership of leading in the roles of teachers and those of learners.
  2. The dynamic and synergy between the partners is authentic, respectful and understanding, regardless of the possible differences in opinion that may