Question 1

Which of the following is considered to be a collaborative process with an agenda - usually aimed at preventing or resolving specific issues?&#10;A) Consideration&#10;B) Teaming&#10;C) Contemplation&#10;D) Formal process

Accepted Answer

Teaming is a collaborative process where individuals work together, often with a specific agenda or goal, such as preventing or resolving issues.

Question 2

Collaboration involves:&#10;A) Two or more parties working together voluntarily&#10;B) A planned, formal process&#10;C) A more spontaneous and more informal process&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Collaboration can involve two or more parties working together voluntarily, as well as a planned, formal process or a more spontaneous and informal process. Thus, all of the above choices are correct.

Question 3

One or two members of a six-person team making all of the decisions would be a poor example of the ___________ principle of collaboration.&#10;A) a team&#10;B) equal partners&#10;C) sharing responsibility&#10;D) a choice

Accepted Answer

The equal partners principle of collaboration emphasizes that all members of the team should have an equal say in decision-making and should collaborate to arrive at a solution. Having only one or two members making all of the decisions goes against this principle and can lead to resentment and decreased collaboration among team members.

Question 4

Participants in the collaborative process must be given __________; if they are not, they may be unconcerned with the team's goals or the outcomes of the team.&#10;A) responsibilities&#10;B) a choice&#10;C) voting rights&#10;D) group goals

Accepted Answer

The answer of Participants in the collaborative process must be...

Question 5

Teachers at Old Oak MS have become used to students with IEPs spending considerable time in resource rooms. Issues arise when the school tries to begin implementing co-teaching classrooms. This is an example of a(n) ____________.

A) pragmatic barrier
B) conceptual barrier
C) adversarial barrier
D) professional barrier

Accepted Answer

This is a conceptual barrier because teachers and administrators may have a certain understanding or belief about how to educate students with IEPs that can conflict with the implementation of co-teaching classrooms.

Question 6

Mrs. Lawrence is a third grade teacher who is having trouble finding time to work collaboratively with her co-teacher as she is not available before or after school due to her own family obligations. This is an example of a(n) _________.

A) pragmatic barrier
B) conceptual barrier
C) attitudinal barrier
D) professional barrier

Accepted Answer

A pragmatic barrier is a practical obstacle, such as a lack of time, resources or availability, that hinders collaboration. In this situation, the co-teacher's family obligations are preventing her from being available to collaborate with Mrs. Lawrence before or after school, thus creating a pragmatic barrier. The other answer choices, conceptual, attitudinal and professional barriers, do not accurately describe the obstacle in this scenario.

Question 7

Differing beliefs and values, as well as knowledge and skills, may make it difficult for teams to identify and achieve common goals. This would be considered a(n) _________.&#10;A) pragmatic barrier&#10;B) conceptual barrier&#10;C) attitudinal barrier&#10;D) professional barrier

Accepted Answer

Attitudinal barriers arise from differing beliefs, values, and attitudes, which can hinder a team's ability to work towards common goals.

Question 8

&#34;A goal-oriented, mutually beneficial process used to address problems, promote strengths, resolve differences, and educate involved individuals through shared responsibility for the outcomes of the collaborative process&#34; is the definition of ________.&#10;A) collaboration&#10;B) togetherness&#10;C) consultation&#10;D) collusion

Accepted Answer

The definition provided describes collaboration as a process that involves working together towards shared goals and outcomes, addressing problems and differences through mutual efforts. Togetherness refers to a state of being together, which does not necessarily involve joint problem-solving. Consultation involves seeking advice or recommendations from experts and professionals, but not necessarily a mutually beneficial process that addresses problems and promotes strengths. Collusion refers to secret or unethical cooperation, which is not the same as collaborative problem-solving.

Question 9

Which collaborative process involves a hierarchical relationship?&#10;A) Collaboration&#10;B) Teaming&#10;C) Consultation&#10;D) Collusion

Accepted Answer

Consultation involves a hierarchical relationship where one individual, usually with more expertise or authority, provides guidance or advice to another individual or group. Collaboration and teaming involve working together as equals, and collusion involves a secretive or unethical partnership.

Question 10

Which is not a key to a successful collaborative relationship?&#10;A) Working together&#10;B) Shared responsibility of outcomes&#10;C) Uneven amounts of work&#10;D) A voluntary relationship

Accepted Answer

Uneven amounts of work can lead to resentment and an imbalance of power within the collaboration, which can ultimately lead to a breakdown of the relationship. All parties involved should have a relatively equal amount of responsibility and investment in the outcomes of the collaboration.

Question 11

Sharing the responsibility of outcomes . . .&#10;A) should be done with positive and negative outcomes&#10;B) means holding team members who made key decisions responsible for the decision&#10;C) should only be done with negative outcomes&#10;D) should only be done with positive outcomes

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sharing the responsibility of outcomes . ....

Question 12

What are the similarities and differences between consultation and teaming?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the similarities and differences between...

Question 13

Give one positive and one negative example of sharing responsibility of outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Give one positive and one negative example...

Question 14

Why is identifying a common goal an important step when working collaboratively? Give an example of when and why not developing a common goal could be destructive to a collaborative process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is identifying a common goal an...

Deck 1: Collaboration Principles and Practices by Stephen B. Richards