Collaborativeness

Collaborativeness derives from the word collaborate; to work together toward a common goal. More specifically; an academic or intellectual endeavor. I feel that Collaborativeness is directly related towards education and especially towards the ones educating; teachers. Collaboration is much needed in schools not just between teachers but students as well. When everyone collaborates the productivity increases exponentially. The reason for this is very simple; everyone is on the same page. When everyone does what is best for them self and then the common good of everyone else in order to attain a certain goal; we like to call this "Collaborativeness." The best example of this is any kind of sports team. If everyone works together towards a common goal, usually that team wins. Let's say though one player is out for them self. The collaborate effort by the team no longer plays a factor simply because one person isn't doing what everyone else is nor do they have the same goals. In the school setting, when teachers are on the same page as students, parents, administrator, and co-workers; the "team" wins.  When teachers and students alike understand each others expectations of each other, you have not only set the student but yourself as the teacher up for success. This is the key aspect of any team or group; when everyone knows their expectations and the expectations of the group, they will be highly productive compared to the team that has no concept of collaboration.