COLLABORATION: Definition

Collaborative program planning and teaching (often called CPPT or Collaboration) links teachers and teacher-librarians in a process to develop curriculum that integrates resources, information skills, and shared program objectives. Each partner brings their expertise in curriculum, students, and resources to the table as they build a plan which they will teach and evaluate together.
Teacher-Librarian Key Graphic
  Collaborative Program Planning and Teaching is:
Benefits of
Collaboration
...twice the
experience
...maximizes
productivity
...lower PTR
...peer support
for teachers
...contributions
from many
  • a process which translates RBL curriculum initiatives into practical learning experiences for students.
  • an equal partnership between classroom teacher and teacher-librarian.
  • a pervasive teaching strategy that teacher-librarians apply to all their instructional activities. Classroom teachers use it as a strategy whenever they need to use resources to develop literary appreciation or informational skills
  • an opportunity for each partner to share their expertise.
  • a process focused on developing student-centered activities.
 
 
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