Communication in Collaboration/Consultation: Effective Practices in Schools

Collaborative Childcare Health Consultation: A Conceptual Model

“…In the process of role making, four critical and interrelated themes emerged: open and active communication, comprehensive commitment, mutual respect, and congruent philosophies and values. These themes are similar to those described by other investigators who have studied the process of collaborative consultation (Fagin, 1992; McDaniel, 1995; Safran, 1991). For the pairs who achieved a collaborative, consultative relationship, in the course of role making, these themes were evident.…”

Resource Consultation Model in Gifted Education to Support Talent Development in Today's Inclusive Schools

“…Gutkin (1986) (Gutkin, Clark, & Ajehenbaum, 1985), and poor communication skills on the part of the consultant (Safran, 1991). After a review of the literature on special education teacher consultants, Haight (1984) concluded that the role is nearly impossible to handle because of insufficient role definition, increased demands on regular classroom teachers, lack of consideration for multiple responsibilities, inadequate support, and lack of professional preparation.…”

“…There are several obstacles to creating an effective consultation program. They include personality conflicts or philosophical differences between consultant and teacher, general teacher resistance to change (Friend & Bauwens, 1988), organizational variables under the control of administrators who are not supportive of consultation (Gutkin, Clark, & Ajehenbaum, 1985), and poor communication skills on the part of the consultant (Safran, 1991). After a review of the literature on special education teacher consultants, Haight (1984) concluded that the role is nearly impossible to handle because of insufficient role definition, increased demands on regular classroom teachers, lack of consideration for multiple responsibilities, inadequate support, and lack of professional preparation.…”