Teacher Collaboration: Working Together for Success

Many people believe that Teacher Collaboration is a key element to teacher effectiveness and success in the classroom. According to Education News, a study shows that teachers get better at what they do when they work with other teachers. Collaboration does not usually occur naturally, it must be cultivated. Work environment and school climate can impact teacher quality. An article from The Teaching Channel entitled “The Power of Teacher Collaboration” believes that collaboration begins with finding time to connect with colleagues, share thoughts, and provide support. Author, Lily James provides 3 tips for successful collaboration:

1. Build Relationships
2. Find Time to Collaborate
3. Share Responsibility

Pepper is a learning community of collaboration and sharing. Teachers are encouraged to network and interact with nationwide peers, learn and share from experiences, and promote and support successes and ideas.  Pepper Professional Development Courses provide opportunities for teacher collaboration through peer discussions and sharing course portfolios. You can also search and filter for others in the Pepper community using the “People” tab. Be sure to check out all our Pepper course offerings.

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