Hello Fellow Travellers,
In response to Part 1 of this conversation, a collaborative thought partner asked me some key questions. From those questions, I have synthesized the gist for us to think through and respond here:
- As some of our members have not had the chance to have co-teaching opportunities, what would you say to those who wonder how realistic these opportunities are for them?
- How can we support early career teachers who may not know about how they can do this?
- What if an instructional coach or consultant does not offer? How can they look into this?
One Size Does Not Fit All
I do understand that everyone is not ready to reach out to someone within the school or outside the school. Some members may be unaware of the possibilities and promise in this practical strategy–and the many benefits of a co-modelled pedagogical partnership.
Look around you and take small steps.
Follow someone’s work on social media if you prefer that path.
First Things First
For new teachers, it is important to think about planning or examining curriculum expectations as well as assessment practices. For that ETFO has many easily accessible resources on the Members site. Register and login to access them.
Sometimes, it is a matter of reaching out to colleagues you meet at professional learning workshops in your school district or those you may attend with ETFO – ask to partner because these collaborations do not always germinate in one work site as well when they thrive across different locations the learning is richer because we can learn from one another.
Please reach out, as I like hearing from you.
With You, In Solidarity.
Rashmee Karnad-Jani
