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Co-Teaching

Co-Teaching. Whittney Smith Adelphi University . Effective Practices. Co-Teaching Model Specialized support within the heterogeneous, general education class Special education and general education teachers meet, plan, and teach together

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Co-Teaching

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  1. Co-Teaching Whittney Smith Adelphi University

  2. Effective Practices • Co-Teaching Model • Specialized support within the heterogeneous, general education class • Special education and general education teachers meet, plan, and teach together • Adaptations in materials, methodology, presentation, and strategy • Benefits students with disabilities, at-risk students, and higher functioning students simultaneously

  3. Six Examples of Cooperative Teaching • Content Area Specialist – Observer • Content Area Specialist – Floater • Parallel Teaching • Station Approach • Large Group – Small Group • Tag – Team Teaching

  4. Content Area Specialist - Observer • Content Area Specialist presents material to class • Special Educator makes purposeful observations about a student or group of students • Criteria is determined before-hand and discussed after • Roles can be reversed

  5. Content Area Specialist – Floater • Most frequently used co-teaching style • Content Area teacher delivers the material while the special educator floats around the room addressing individual needs • Special educator also clarifies directions, asks questions, and facilitates the lesson • Roles can be reversed

  6. Parallel Teaching • Both teachers are presenting the material simultaneously to a group of students • The groups can be divided either heterogeneously or homogeneously • This allows for a smaller student to teacher ratio and more individualized attention

  7. Station Approach • A signal is needed to divide class time • Each teacher is presenting a different portion of content material to a different group • At the signal, the groups switch

  8. Large Group – Small Group • Either teacher can take either role (one leads the small group and one the large) • These groups could be divided homogeneously and one could leave the room • This may be beneficial if the content needs many adaptations or accommodations to meet the needs of the students with learning disabilities

  9. Tag – Team Teaching • This approach needs ample planning in order to be successful • Models cooperation and teamwork within the class • Each co-teacher will take over the lesson at different times • Both voices are heard throughout the lesson

  10. Roles and Responsibilities in Co-Teaching

  11. Plan Curriculum Adapt Instruction Deliver Instruction Assess Student Progress Grade / Evaluate Keep Records Parent Communication Create / Adapt Materials Develop Instructional Strategies Facilitate Test Modification Re-Teach / Reinforce Lessons Provide Emotional Support Create I.E.P. Implement I.E.P. Create Behavior Modification Plan Implement Behavior Modification Plan Responsibilities of Inclusion Team Members

  12. Content Area Specialist Special Educator Teaching Assistant Teacher Aide

  13. Instructional Strategies

  14. Inclusion Classroom Strategies • Course Outline / Unit Assignment Guide • Stick to a routine throughout the year • Require students to use a three-ring binder; make sure all handouts are hole-punched • Distribute inclusion students evenly in classes • Refrain from confronting students in front of the class

  15. Inclusion Classroom Strategies • Be sure teachers and TA’s have copies of test modifications (Chapter 408) • Conduct notebook checks regularly • Use graphic organizers • Develop an interactive study guide • Assign critical vocabulary words and concepts at the beginning of a unit • Write notes on board from left to right

  16. Inclusion Classroom Strategies • Survey the class before erasing notes • Use an outline format • Write homework assignments consistently in the same place or utilize a weekly assignment sheet • Provide review guides for exams

  17. Support Strategies for Inclusion Classrooms

  18. Arrangements • Cooperative Learning Groups • Paired Reading / Writing • Reduced seat time • Specific seating arrangement • Specific Behavior Plan/Cues

  19. Materials / Equipment • Books on tape • Videos, Software • Recorders (Ipods, etc.) • Communication aids • Computers / laptops (Neo) • Calculators

  20. Study Guides Vocabulary Lists Main Idea Summaries Writing Process Aids Pre-Written Notes Graphic Organizers Learning Logs Organizational Aids Skeletal Outlines Highlight Reading Materials Multi-sensory Presentations Curriculum Aids

  21. Individualized Support • Facilitation (communication, movement, thinking) • Shortened / Modified Assignments • Oral Tests • Open Notebook Tests • Re-word, Re-phrase Instructions/Questions • Picture Cues • Multiple Intelligences

  22. Parent Involvement

  23. What parents want… • Communication • Parent open house meetings • Parent newsletters • Notes in the student’s planner • Parent handbooks • Clear and concise homework assignments • A “bag of tricks” to use at home • Us to know their child’s learning style and I.E.P

  24. Evaluate the Inclusion Model • Student, teacher, parent questionnaires • ELA and Math Assessments (6th, 7th, & 8th Grades) • Social Studies and Science (8th grade) • Continued collaboration and reflective practice

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