Together We Can Do So Much: A Systematic Review and Conceptual Framework of Collaboration in Schools
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-10-2020
Abstract
Effective collaboration is associated with positive outcomes for students and is a key component of equitable educational opportunities. There are challenges to effective collaboration, however, as our understanding of it differs based on the various definitions in the literature. The purpose of this systematic review is to identify the common constructs across definitions of collaboration as a means to develop a universal model that can be used in the schools. Through the development of a “building blocks” framework, we provide a common definition and identify the steps that must be taken before true collaboration can occur. This model highlights the iterative nature of the collaborative process and the importance of revisiting the foundational aspects of collaborative development. The systematic review focuses on using a common definition for research and the practice of collaboration.
Recommended Citation
Griffiths, A.-J., Alsip, J., Hart, S. R., Round, R. L., & Brady, J. (2020). Together We Can Do So Much: A Systematic Review and Conceptual Framework of Collaboration in Schools. Canadian Journal of School Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1177/0829573520915368
Peer Reviewed
1
Copyright
The authors
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Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Educational Methods Commons, School Psychology Commons
Comments
This is a pre-copy-editing, author-produced PDF of an article accepted for publication in Canadian Journal of School Psychology in 2020 following peer review. The definitive publisher-authenticated version is available online at https://doi.org/10.1177/0829573520915368.