You are here:
View differences as opportunities to deepen knowledge base
View differences as opportunities to deepen knowledge base
- Ask questions to clarify thinking and understanding of language.
- Explore solutions - the goal is to agree on evidence-based reasoning.
- Adapt thinking and adjust judgment after listening to informed ideas of others.
- Tolerate and think about different perspectives.
- Identify where more knowledge or resources are needed, and where processes could be modified.
- Get views of all teachers.
Keep discussions focused and useful
- At the start of the process tolerate disagreement.
- Present and share thinking in relation to evidence of key features, not just ‘gut feelings’.
- Through discussion, expose reasons for differences (expectations, interpretation of language).
- Check understanding of language used and reach shared clarity.
- Keep focused on the key features.
- Ensure all teachers’ views are heard.
- Treat as learning exercise, not a check to see if judgments are ‘right’ or ‘wrong ‘.
Return to top
