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Investigating the Effectiveness of Teacher-Teacher Collaborative Learning Sessions: ESP Teachers'
Professional Development in Focus
Ms. Maria ZaheerCollege of Humanities
Key Terms
Collaboration The systematic process in which we work together to analyze and impact professional practice in order to improve our individual
and collective results.
Lab ClassroomAn action-researched classroom where the co-teachers are doing something
for the first time and others are observing with the intention to learn
and achievement
ESPEnglish for Specific
purposes
Gap in Research
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• There is abundant literature expressing recommendations about collaboration, there is little data-based description of what actually occurs in collaboration
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• Many of the calls for collaboration are directed to special educators working with classroom teachers, but there is little literature describing data-based practices (Miller, 2005).
P
• Despite the growing popularity of collaborative instruction, the research base for such an endeavor is virtually non existent” (Boudah, Schumacher, & Deshler, 1997, p. 294).
The common themes that could apply to include:
• Teacher Interaction-Formal
• Teacher Interaction-Informal
• School Wide/Community Wide
• Special Event
• In-service/Professional Development
• Administration.
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15 ESP Teachers
7-10 years
Prince Sultan
University Teacher-teacher collaboration Surveys
Research Design
2 CLS’s took place that
lasted for 1 hour each
Each team member shared an activity (not more than 10-
15 mins) in a casual and informal
environment.
Methodology
Rationale of teacher-teacher collaboration
Utilise strengths and talents of the staff
Foster a supportive atmosphere and promote collegiality
Teachers have access to innovation on teaching methodology and classroom management skills
Educational goals
InvolvementCo-operation and teamworkCommunity responsibility
Aims of research
Enhance teaching and learning Improve examination results Better utilisation of resources Promote course improvement
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Investigational Presuppositions
Are CLSs more beneficial for
teachers of shared interest?
Are CLSs more practical for
professional growth?
Can collaborative learning sessions
(CLSs) be inspiring and motivating for
teachers ?
Not negating the fact that professional development sessions are useful
Highlighting the aspect of practicality.
Teachers attitudes towards self reflection and improvement.
Teachers views and thoughts about CLSs experience
Prospects of future collaborations
The only tool used to collect data were Questionnaires: Questionnaire was designed with both open and closed ended questions
The professional development sessions are useful
Usefulness of professional development sessions (PDs)
Highlighting the aspect of practicality of PDs
Highlighting the aspect of practicality of CLSs.
Teachers attitudes towards self reflection and improvement.
Some qualitative responses from the questionnaire categorised according to the research questions of this study: Taking into consideration your current level of expertise or experience, please indicate your level of interest or need in Collaborative learning sessions
ESP teachers commented on Future prospects of CLSs 90% of ESP teachers supported the idea of CLSs
It's always good to refresh your expertise with such sessions. They're needed.
I think CLSs should be regularly conducted
Teachers views and thoughts about CLSs experience
The effectiveness of CLSs
Conclusion Teacher collaboration produces significant benefits-for
students, for the teachers and for the institution. In institutions where teachers work collaboratively,
students can sense programme coherence and a consistency of expectations, which may explain the improved behaviour and achievement that results from collaboration.
Teacher collegiality avoids the sink-or-swim, trial-and-error mode that new teachers usually face. It brings experienced and ‘new’ teachers closer together to reinforce the competence and confidence of the beginners.
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