Chapter 3

Chapter 3 describes working together with personal preferences that differ. I have found some terms that benefited my knowledge about these differences. They are listed below.

Using adult differences constructively in school can be difficult. Sharing mutual outlooks and frames of reference are what is important in each building to build rapport of classroom problems and student needs. The best way to have a successful team is by making sincere efforts to respect members that have different opinions, value the contributions, and communicate in a respectful manner that are verbal and nonverbal. Having a divergent point of view makes people see the problem in ways that cause confusion or conflicts. When educators collaborate with one another and accept diversity as a strength for their teamwork, they will become a problem solver to the divergent points of views.

Valuing the contribution of each member of a team makes the group come to a student-centered decision. Accepting the fact that every person is different the world becomes better for the diversity.

Facilitative: includes listening, being non judgmental, open to ideas, patient, and owning mistakes.

Caring: Being responsive, considerate, thoughtful, reliable, and going the extra mile. We have to be all these things to be a great teacher/co-teacher.

Knowledgeable: One should be skilled, up-to-date, resourceful, wanting to learn, and applying research. This is something that I have been trying my best at as I started my career as a teacher. There is so much that I know I need to learn and want to learn.

Ethical: Prioritize appropriately, being communicative, share, and true to work and commitments.

My staff and I have been great at communicating via e-mail and texting. I understand that talking to face-to-face is essential to co-teach with other teachers. I will be careful to select these tools in an appropriate manner and use thoughtfully during circumstances.

Tips for Adult Differences:

1. Take the time and effort to assess perspectives of teaching and collaborating.
2. Have an open mind.
3. Encourage one another especially in a collaborative group. Share knowledge about self issues to establish a framework to discuss problems and needs.
4. Read material that makes you knowledgeable.
5. Interact with each staff member.
6. Listen.
7. Care about others feelings.
8. Appreciate perceptions and preferences that are not like your own.