Interactions: Collaboration Skills for School Professionals

by Friend, Marilyn; Cook, Lynne

• ISBN13: 9780205483518
• ISBN10: 0205483518
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

This book addresses collaboration as a style, with accompanying knowledge and skills, which guides practices in many education efforts. As a result, future teachers learn how teams of school professionals- special educators, general educators and related services professionals-can effectively work together to provide a necessary range of services to students with special needs.

Table of Contents

Features at a Glance	xiii
Preface	xv
Foreword	xxi
The Fundamentals of Collaboration	1	(26)
Connections	1	(1)
Learner Objectives	1	(1)
Introduction	2	(4)
Collaboration Concepts	6	(11)
Definition	7	(1)
Defining Characteristics for Collaboration	7	(5)
Emergent Characteristics	12	(3)
The Dilemmas of Collaboration	15	(2)
Collaboration in a Contemporary Context	17	(6)
Societal Trends	18	(1)
School Collaboration	19	(1)
Special Education Collaboration	20	(3)
A Framework for Learning about Collaboration	23	(4)
Summary	24	(1)
Activities and Assignments	25	(1)
For Further Reading	26	(1)
Interpersonal Problem Solving	27	(30)
Connections	27	(1)
Learner Objectives	27	(1)
Introduction	28	(1)
A Context for Interpersonal Problem Solving	29	(6)
Reactive and Proactive Problem Solving	31	(1)
Deciding Whether to Problem Solve	32	(3)
Steps in Interpersonal Problem Solving	35	(18)
Identifying the Problem	35	(7)
Generating Potential Solutions	42	(4)
Evaluating Potential Solutions	46	(2)
Selecting the Solution	48	(1)
Implementing the Solution	49	(3)
Evaluating the Outcome	52	(1)
Putting the Problem-Solving Pieces Together	53	(4)
Summary	54	(1)
Activities and Assignments	55	(1)
For Further Reading	56	(1)
Teams	57	(30)
Connections	57	(1)
Learner Objectives	57	(1)
Introduction	58	(1)
Team Concepts	59	(6)
Characteristics of Teams	60	(3)
Developmental Stages for Teams	63	(2)
Rationale for and Benefits of Teams	65	(1)
Team Models	65	(11)
Disciplinary Relationships on Teams	66	(3)
Types of Student-Centered Teams	69	(7)
Effectiveness of Teams	76	(3)
The Team's Goals Are Clear	78	(1)
Members' Needs Are Met	78	(1)
Members Have Individual Accountability	78	(1)
Group Processes Maintain the Team	78	(1)
Team Members Have Leadership Skills	79	(1)
Conducting Meetings	79	(5)
Prior to the Meeting	79	(3)
During the Meeting	82	(2)
After the Meeting	84	(1)
Collaboration and Teams	84	(3)
Summary	85	(1)
Activities and Assignments	85	(1)
For Further Reading	86	(1)
Consultation	87	(24)
Connections	87	(1)
Learner Objectives	87	(1)
Introduction	88	(1)
Consultation Concepts	89	(7)
Characteristics of Consultation	89	(5)
Rationale for and Benefits of Consultation	94	(2)
Consultation Models	96	(6)
Behavioral Consultation	96	(3)
Clinical Consultation	99	(1)
Choosing and Using Consultation Models	100	(2)
Consultation and Collaboration	102	(9)
The Consulting Relationship	104	(1)
Issues in Consultation as Collaborative Service Delivery	105	(3)
Summary	108	(1)
Activities and Assignments	109	(1)
For Further Reading	110	(1)
Co-Teaching	111	(28)
Connections	111	(1)
Learner Objectives	111	(1)
Introduction	112	(1)
Co-Teaching Concepts	113	(5)
Defining Characteristics of Co-Teaching	113	(5)
Rationale for Co-Teaching	118	(2)
Co-Teaching Approaches	120	(8)
One Teaching, One Observing	120	(2)
Station Teaching	122	(2)
Parallel Teaching	124	(1)
Alternative Teaching	125	(1)
Teaming	126	(1)
One Teaching, One Assisting	127	(1)
Co-Teaching and Collaboration	128	(1)
The Co-Teaching Relationship	129	(5)
Maintaining Collaborative Relationships in Co-Teaching	130	(4)
Administrative and Pragmatic Matters Related to Co-Teaching	134	(5)
Use of Planning Time	134	(2)
Summary	136	(1)
Activities and Assignments	137	(1)
For Further Reading	138	(1)
Paraeducators	139	(25)
Connections	139	(1)
Learner Objectives	139	(1)
Introduction	140	(1)
Paraeducators in Public Schools	141	(3)
Paraeducator Qualifications	141	(1)
The Prevalence of Paraeducators	142	(2)
Paraeducator Roles and Responsibilities	144	(6)
Instructional Responsibilities	145	(2)
Noninstructional Responsibilities	147	(3)
Ethical Considerations	150	(3)
Paraeducators Supplement Instruction	150	(1)
Parent Communication and Input	151	(1)
The Problem of Proximity	152	(1)
Working with Paraeducators	153	(8)
Training Paraeducators	153	(2)
Planning with Paraeducators	155	(1)
Assigning Responsibilities to Paraeducators	156	(1)
Communicating with Paraeducators	157	(1)
Supervising Paraeducators	158	(3)
Paraeducators and Collaboration	161	(3)
Summary	161	(1)
Activities and Assignments	162	(1)
For Further Reading	163	(1)
Practical Matters	164	(36)
Connections	164	(1)
Learner Objectives	164	(1)
Introduction	165	(1)
Time for Planning	166	(5)
Options for Creating Shared Planning Time	167	(4)
Scheduling and Coordinating Services	171	(7)
Establishing Schedules in a Collaborative School	171	(5)
Coordinating Services for Collaboration	176	(2)
Roles and Role Responsibilities	178	(3)
School as a Professional Workplace	178	(3)
Role Management	181	(1)
Program Development Tasks	181	(9)
Stage 1: Establishing the Program and Its Goals	181	(3)
Stage 2: Planning for Implementation	184	(2)
Stage 3: Preparing for Implementation	186	(2)
Stage 4: Implementing the Program	188	(1)
Stage 5: Maintaining the Program	189	(1)
Staff Development	190	(10)
Types of Staff Development	190	(3)
Participant Involvement	193	(1)
Design and Delivery	194	(4)
Summary	198	(1)
Activities and Assignments	198	(1)
For Further Reading	199	(1)
Interpersonal Communication	200	(36)
Connections	200	(1)
Learner Objectives	200	(1)
Introduction	201	(1)
The Process of Communication	201	(6)
A Model of Communication	202	(1)
Concepts Reflected in the Communication Process	202	(3)
Communication Types	205	(2)
Prerequisites to Effective Interactions	207	(6)
Frame of Reference	208	(5)
Communication Skills	213	(9)
Listening	214	(4)
Nonverbal Communication	218	(4)
Developing Effective Communication Skills	222	(14)
Principles for Effective Interpersonal Communication	223	(4)
Suggestions for Improving Your Communication Skills	227	(5)
Summary	232	(1)
Activities and Assignments	232	(2)
For Further Reading	234	(1)
Appendix: A Cultural Self-Awareness Journey	234	(2)
Using Statements	236	(25)
Connections	236	(1)
Learner Objectives	236	(1)
Introduction	237	(1)
Purposes of Statements	238	(14)
Statements That Provide Information	238	(7)
Statements That Seek Information	245	(1)
Statements That Confirm or Clarify Information	245	(7)
Giving Verbal Feedback	252	(9)
Characteristics of Effective Interpersonal Feedback	253	(2)
Guidelines for Giving Effective Feedback	255	(3)
Summary	258	(1)
Activities and Assignments	259	(1)
For Further Reading	260	(1)
Asking Questions	261	(27)
Connections	261	(1)
Learner Objectives	261	(1)
Introduction	262	(1)
Purposes of Questions	263	(3)
Questions That Seek Information	263	(1)
Questions That Provide Information	263	(2)
Questions That Clarify or Confirm Information	265	(1)
Characteristics of Questions	266	(8)
Question Format	266	(5)
Degree of Concreteness	271	(3)
Suggestions for Effectively Asking Questions	274	(4)
Use Pauses Effectively	275	(1)
Monitor Question-Asking Interactions	275	(1)
Attend to the Cultural Context	275	(1)
Make Questions Meaningful	276	(2)
Conducting Interviews	278	(10)
Prior to the Interview	278	(4)
During the Interview	282	(2)
After the Interview	284	(1)
Final Thoughts on Interviewing	284	(2)
Summary	286	(1)
Activities and Assignments	286	(1)
For Further Reading	287	(1)
Difficult Interactions	288	(37)
Connections	288	(1)
Learner Objectives	288	(1)
Introduction	289	(1)
Understanding Conflict	290	(14)
Causes of Conflict	292	(3)
The Influence of Organizational Variables	295	(1)
School Administration and Organization	295	(1)
Conflict Response Styles	296	(3)
Resolving Conflict through Negotiation	299	(2)
Resolving Conflict through Mediation	301	(3)
Conflict and Diversity	304	(1)
Understanding Resistance	304	(12)
Causes of Resistance	306	(3)
Indicators of Resistance	309	(1)
Assessing Whether to Address Resistance	309	(2)
Persuasion as a Strategy for Responding to Resistance	311	(5)
Putting the Pieces Together	316	(9)
Summary	317	(1)
Activities and Assignments	318	(1)
For Further Reading	319	(1)
Appendix: Conflict Management Style Survey	319	(6)
Perspectives and Issues	325	(35)
Connections	325	(1)
Learner Objectives	325	(1)
Introduction	326	(1)
Role-Specific Considerations in Collaboration	326	(8)
Working with Administrators	327	(2)
Working with General Education Teachers	329	(3)
Working with Professionals from Other Disciplines	332	(2)
Special Considerations for Interacting with Parents	334	(8)
Understanding Families	334	(5)
Facilitating Family Participation in Decision Making	339	(3)
Context Considerations for Collaboration	342	(13)
Interagency Contexts	342	(2)
Early Intervention and Preschool Settings	344	(3)
Vocational and Community-Based Services	347	(4)
Multicultural Contexts	351	(4)
Student-to-Student Collaboration	355	(1)
Ethics in Collaborative Practice	356	(4)
Common Ethical Issues	356	(1)
Summary	357	(1)
Activities and Assignments	358	(1)
For Further Reading	359	(1)
References	360	(28)
Index	388