ERIC Number: EJ1217099
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-1927-2677
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Collaboration in the Elementary School: What Do Teachers Think?
Tichenor, Mercedes; Tichenor, John
Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, v8 n2 p54-61 2019
Teaching is often seen as an isolated profession in which individual teachers work behind closed doors independently from other teachers. However, this view of teaching as primarily an individual activity belies the reality of modern, collaborative educational practices that most significantly impact student learning. In this study, we examine elementary teachers' perspectives on common collaborative practices and discuss what teachers believe are the biggest benefits of and barriers to teacher collaboration. The results from this investigative survey suggest that although teachers do not regularly participate in many collaborative activities, they believe that collaboration is valuable and an effective use of their time.
Descriptors: Teacher Collaboration, Teacher Attitudes, Elementary School Teachers, Participative Decision Making, Cooperative Planning, Mentors, Observation, Feedback (Response), Faculty Development
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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