Author: almonday

This article underscores the critical role of teacher collaboration in navigating the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors argue that while the pandemic isolated educators, it simultaneously highlighted the necessity of collective action. The authors emphasize the importance of building and maintaining professional learning communities, especially in remote or isolated settings. Leveraging technology to facilitate collaboration, such as video conferencing, online platforms, and social media facilitates the sharing…

This study explores the impact of teacher collaboration on student achievement using longitudinal data from elementary schools. Researchers found a strong correlation between the quality of a teacher's colleagues and their students' academic performance, suggesting that teachers learn from each other. The study revealed that when teachers have more effective peers, their students tend to achieve higher test scores in math and reading. This effect is particularly pronounced for less…

This study aims to explore current collaborative practices in the US, as well as investigate how the implementation varies based on districts. The sample schools were chosen through a national sample of school districts in the United States. The data was collected through a questionnaire that included multiple-choice and open-ended questions from the leaders of multilingual or EL programs. As a result, the researchers found that collaborative practices are more…

This article examines collaboration between ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and mainstream teachers in the U.S. elementary school context. The study focuses on how these educators envision their collaborative relationships and how this influences the inclusion of English Language Learners (ELLs). The researchers analyzed three pairs of teachers with varying levels of collaboration, from voluntary partnerships to mandated co-teaching models. Findings reveal that collaboration is most successful when…