7+Norms+of+Collaboration


 * Seven Norms Of Collaboration: **
 * 1. Pausing - This is the equivalent of teacher “wait time”. It allows time for processing. Pausing begins a pattern that is often is followed by paraphrasing and questioning. **
 * 2. Paraphrasing – This acknowledges and clarifies the content of a statement, summarizes/organizes several statements or an unorganized thought, or allows the group to shift their focus to a higher or lower logical level. **
 * 3. Probing for Specificity – This allows for the groups to qualify or quantify their conversations. This may include probing to determine the meaning of vague nouns, vague action words, comparators or usage of universal quantifiers. **
 * 4. Putting Ideas on the Table- Productive group work is driven by data, both qualitative and quantitative. Data about student learning, school climate, teacher satisfaction, parent satisfaction, and the like are important grounded “ideas” to put on the table. Collaborative work in schools requires the production of ideas which are data based and owned by all. **
 * 5. Paying Attention To Self And Others- Meaningful dialogue and discussion is facilitated when each group member is conscious of oneself and of others. Members should watch for physical and verbal cues in oneself and others. **
 * 6. Presuming Positive Intentions – Positive presuppositions reduce the possibility of the listener perceiving negative intentions from other persons dialogue. People with positive intentions tend to act as if such presuppositions are true. **
 * 7. Pursuing A Balance Between Advocacy and Inquiry – The intention of advocacy is to influence the thinking of others. Inquiry centers on allowing us to look into the ideas of others. **