This document discusses co-teaching strategies for inclusive classrooms. It defines co-teaching as two or more educators sharing instructional responsibilities for a single group of students. Successful co-teaching requires communication, trust, respect, and commitment between partners. The document outlines several approaches to co-teaching such as one teach, one observe; station teaching; and team teaching. It provides examples of how co-teaching can benefit students and notes that it is an ongoing relationship that must be continually worked on.
3. What is
Co-Teaching?
Two or more educators (or certified staff)
on contract to share instructional
responsibility for a single group of students
in a single classroom or workspace for
specific content area with mutual
ownership, pooled resources, and joint
accountability although each individual's
level of participation may vary.
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4. What makes a good
co-teaching team?
Workswell with others
Common knowledge and skills
Knows the content area!
Communication, Trust, Respect, and
Commitment are a MUST for a successful
co-teaching relationship!
5. Classroom Dynamics
Instructional interactions reflect
relationships
Maintain the “flow” of the class by
supporting individual students
Roles and responsibilities
are defined.
11. Alternative Teaching
Veryuseful for remediation or enrichment.
Great for small groups of students that
may need focused attention.
HIGHamount of planning
is mandatory.
12. Team Teaching
“Two heads, One brain!”
This approach is best used for teams
comfortable with each other’s teaching
styles.
Both teachers have expertise and
comfort in the subject
Needs some pre-planning
to be truly successful.
13. Success?
During the 2010-2011 School Year
Inclusion Math Classes had a % increase
on quarterly assessments.
Only # of students went into a portfolio
based Algebra class versus a regular
Algebra class in 9th grade. (09/10 #)
14. Work in Progress
Co-teaching is a relationship. It must be worked on
to be successful!
Co-Teaching is a Marriage - Video
Video Borrowed from
http://www.edweek.org/tsb/articles/2011/10/13/01coteach.h05.html?qs=Pairing+Up
Pairing Up
Education Week, Teacher PD Sourcebook
15. Resources
Collaboration and Co-Teaching by Andrea
Honigsfeld and Maria G. Dove
Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Realizing the Power of
Two in the Classroom by International Center for
Leadership in Education.
Improving Instruction for Students with Learning
Needs by Marilyn Friend. Creative Creative
February 27 2007. Vol. 64(pages 48-51)
16. Resources
Inclusive Classrooms by Anne Bauerand
Stephen Kroeger
http://www.marilynfriend.com/
http://inclusion.com
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/educa
tion/inclusion.html
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