Hello+All,

Hi everyone,

I dont know if i'm doing this right .... so lets hope it works out as planned :P

Just looking at my calender here, and thinking we had better get a move on with this assignment.

Firstly - __Could everyone maybe pop in and say hi.__..so we know we are all on board and ready to collaborate :D I'm not sure if we have heard from Renee yet...or maybe i've just missed Renee's posts (sorry if i have).

Going back to Liz's first post, I think you were on the right track, we are wanting to create a handbook that:

A) identifies the key partners B) outlines strategies to ensure effective partnerships

So in "laymans terms" would I be right in saying that we are to make a handbook that suggest strategies that the new teacher can utilise to make the most of the relationships with others within the school? If so...here are some thoughts....


 * key partners:**

//Colleagues// (other teachers, mentors, principals, aides, etc) //Families// (parents, grandparents, carers etc) //Students// //Community//


 * Strategies:**

//colleagues// - Reading 1.1 -peer observations and questioning, drury's teaming techniques (pg 371,372), Reading 1.2 - social etiquette, team player, supporting colleagues

//families// - Reading 1.1 - active listening, opportunities for shared planning/decision making, Reading 1.2 - establishing relationships, knowing students, positive & effective communication, parent conferences,

//students// -Reading 1.2 - student focused, role model, student conferencing, earning respect, being fair,

//community// -

Am I on the right line of thinking here?

I aimed at the four broad areas so that we may be able to each take an area to work on.

What do you think?

Regards, Sharon.