co-teaching models & co-planning communication is the key!
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Teamwork Music in the Key of 'We' - CBS News.flv
CO-TEACHING IS… CO-TEACHING IS NOT…As you enter, complete the consensus
grams!
Please complete the chart:
Jot down what co-teaching is and what it is not…
***Think back to our last session together.
Time to Reflect! Make time to plan with your co-teacher Choose a planning template that works for you and
“your other half” Complete this planning session prior to the next PLC
Keep in mind:• What worked?
• What didn’t work?
• What would you change on your template to make your planning easier for you and your partner?
• Revise lesson plans
• Monitor behavior plans/IEP goals and objectives
• Check on “who’s getting it” and what do WE need to do DIFFERENTLY
DESIRED OUTCOMES:• Reflect on co-planning strategies
• Reflect on strengths and challenges of co-teaching
• Understand what co-teaching is and isn’t
• Identify key components of the five models of co-teaching
• Decide on which co-teaching model is currently being used versus which one to try out
• Access to an online training site
Focusing on your Co-Teaching Challenges
You two are lucky to have each other!
Jot a quick thank you
note to your co-teacher!
Most Common Approaches
• One Teaching, One Drifting• Parallel Teaching• Station Teaching• Alternative Teaching• Team Teaching
Video Examples of Co-teaching
These first 5 examples are provided from Brigham Young University and can be found at http://
education.byu.edu/cpse/co_teaching?models.html
Using the ModelsEach of the models of co-teaching can be
effective in different classroom situations. Co-teachers have to determine which arrangement best suits the needs of their students in a particular situation. The models are meant to be flexible and used interchangeably.
Resource(s)/Online Training Journal:
www.powerof2.org (web site)
Advice From Co-Teachers
• “Establish and clarify co-teachinggoals.”
• “Practice communication skillsfor successful co-teacherinteractions.”
• “Understand responsibilities.”
• “Agree to reflect andcelebrate.”
• “Agree on a commonframework.”
Your Advice
"The important thing about a spoon is that you eat with it. It’s like a little shovel,You hold it in your hand,You can put it in your mouthIt isn’t flat,It’s hollowAnd it spoons things up.But the important thing about a spoon isThat you eat with it."
The Most Important Thing...
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