Collaborativeness

Collaborativeness happens in every walk of life. It happens at home, at school, and at work. I think that the best teachers are ones that are willing to work with their co-workers and their students to create opportunities that can only be achieved by working with others. Individuals are capable of much, but groups can be capable of much more. In high school, I enjoyed the classes in which we were given the opportunity to interact with other sections of the same class. It was new, it was different, and it was fun. I also appreciated when teachers would consult each other on projects or homework. They didn't just make decisions themselves which often made for more effective learning. Sometimes, the more opinions you get about a situation/item, the better that situation or item turns out. I look forward to collaborating with the other teachers that I will be working with. I think what makes collaborating work, is the ability to realize that all teachers want their students to succeed, just in different ways. The more opportunity teachers are given to share ideas and work together, the better off school systems will be!