Conversations

The Malden school district definitely encourages collaboration between teachers. We meet periodically as subject based departments to talk about where we are in the curriculum & strategies for improving teaching & student achievement. I personally do not seek a lot of collaboration with other teachers. I'm the type of person who, once I know what I'm expected to do, goes out & does it. I sort of live my life that way, for better or worse. On top of that, I work in a building where I am the only person who teaches my particular subject. I do think collaboration is important, especially when importing new technology into the classroom. Teachers have guidelines & standards that have to be met & it is important to know that you are on the same page as your colleagues.
 * 8.3**
 * How does your school/district currently support and or encourage collaboration between teachers?
 * How much do you seek to collaborate with teachers and how do you accomplish this?
 * To what extent do you think collaboration is of growing importance for teachers seeking to implement a 21st century classroom?