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Co-Teaching: A Model for Collaboration in the Classroom

Co-Teaching: A Model for Collaboration in the Classroom. Katie Shepherd Spring, 2012 EDSP 387. From “Lone Arranger” to Co-Teacher. Origins of co-teaching: Special education Middle school models Professional learning communities Other influences?. Benefits of Co-Teaching.

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Co-Teaching: A Model for Collaboration in the Classroom

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  1. Co-Teaching: A Model for Collaboration in the Classroom Katie Shepherd Spring, 2012 EDSP 387

  2. From “Lone Arranger” to Co-Teacher • Origins of co-teaching: • Special education • Middle school models • Professional learning communities • Other influences?

  3. Benefits of Co-Teaching • Improved skills for students: academic, social, emotional • Better student-teacher ratios • Use of research-based strategies • Greater sense of community • Professional growth among teachers • Increased job satisfaction

  4. Models for Co-Teaching Thousand and Villa: • Supportive teaching (one lead teacher, one supporting) • Parallel teaching (2 or more adults working with groups of students) • Complementary teaching (one teacher enhances the other through public note-taking, clarification of terms, etc.) • Team teaching (two or more teachers plan, teach, assess, and assume responsibility for all students)

  5. More models Friend and Cook • One teaching, one observing • Station teaching • Parallel teaching • Alternative teaching • Teaming • One teaching, one assisting

  6. Co-Teaching Using 5 Essential Characteristics • Face to face interactions: planning and communicating • Positive interdependence: Common goals, rewards, division of labor • Interpersonal skills: trust, problem-solving, conflict management, etc. • Monitoring and processing: regular time for feedback on achievement of student goals, communication, adjustment of activities • Individual accountability: taking responsibility for the partnership

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