Collaborating with Paraeducators: Strategies for Effective Teamwork and Conflict Resolution

Ch 10
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After reading Chapter 10 in Knackendoffel, Dettmer, and Thurston (2017), as well as the two chapters on Paraeducators (Causton & Kluth, 2016), respond to the following prompts:
Read Activity 10.1 (Knackendoffel, Dettmer, & Thurston, 2017, p.366).  Put yourself in Jackie’s shoes.  How might Jackie have approached this situation with her paras that would lead to a better outcome?
Read Activity 10.2 (Knackendoffel, Dettmer, & Thurston, 2017, p.378).  Is it appropriate for Martin to have these somewhat limited expectations for Jane even when she isn’t pleased about it?  Does the classroom teacher have a voice in this?  How could this conflict be addressed?
Reflect on collaboration with paraeducators in your placement/job.  Explain strategies you have seen work well for teaming, determining responsibilities, communicating, and supervising with paraeducators.  Are there any strategies that did not work well?  Explain.

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