Compromise

The ability to compromise is the primary determining factor for success in an educational setting.  “Politics is a process of give and take. It is a game of trade-offs in which the players compromise in order to reach a mutually accepted agreement people can live with. No one gets everything they want.  But pacts allow a school to move forward with most people aboard.  When you know what you and other key players want, you’re ready to talk about win–win solutions” (Bolman, 2010, pg.56).  It is important that educators remember that the final goal is providing relevant and effective education to all students.  The ability to compromise creates a collaborative environment and prepares teachers to work in true partnership.  The ability to work together opens up opportunities for co-teaching.  “Co-teaching in its most effective form can promote equitable learning opportunities for all students” (Graziano, 2012, para.2).  Co-teaching and compromise provide students with quality education as well as setting an excellent example.  Students become more aware of the opportunities that are made available when they are willing to work with others.  The ability to compromise improves and educators ability to be successful in the classroom and within their educational organization.

References:

Bolman, L. G., & Deal, T. E. (2010). Reframing the path to school leadership (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Graziano, K. J., & Navarrete, L. A. (2012). Co-teaching in a teacher education classroom: Collaboration, compromise, and creativity. Issues in Teacher Education, 21(1), 109-126. Retrieved from http://saccharometric