Co Teaching

In an informal discussion between myself and the class teacher we would determine our roles throughout the activities, what teaching styles will be used to match the needs of the individual children or groups. Discussing the individual children and preparing to provide additional support ensuing all needs are met, any barriers that may become apparent during the lesson can be overcome without fuss.

Content-wise our group did a strong job focusing on distinguishing the differences in two different classroom approaches, such as direct learning versus cooperative learning. Through multiple research studies we were able to express to the class the benefits students receive when actively engaged in a cooperative learning environment. We used the textbook definition for cooperative learning and an in-class presentation to define direct learning, which helped assist the class in understanding the differences, especially because

The article goes into great detail over the fact that co-teaching, when implemented correctly, has the potential of really enhancing the learning of all students (Conderman & Hedin, 2014, p.359). Before any co-teaching can happen though the article elaborates on the fact that a teacher needs to know who their students are. And when differentiating instruction a teacher needs to be able to address a “students’ unique strengths, interest, skills, and readiness” (Conderman & Hedin, 2014, p. 353). After all helping each child learn, whatever that looks like, is the ultimate goal, and this article shows how teachers can do this with a co-teacher.

together as a class will also reinforce what they have learned and will give the teacher an

This week I learned about differe\irente instruction. I also learn how to implement a lesson plan to meet the needs for each students in the classroom. Each child learning style is different one child might understand the problem one way and then another child might solve the problem a whole different way. I learned about exceptional children and how they need intensive learning and individualize learning. That why it is important to observe and know each individual child so you can support them to the bset of their ability. My host teacher used different strategies to help the students understand the problem. When I did my lesson plan if was a challenge and time consumer.I likle how the lesson plan met the needs of the children. The teacher put the students in different groups so they acn help each other learn. Sometimes children learn best and better from other children.My host teachger explain to me that

Collaborative efforts have created more cross-curricular focus throughout the school. When teachers know what each other are teaching, they can support each other in their own curriculum.

One factor that plays a huge role in successful implementation of integrated co-teaching and has better outcomes for students is when the co-teachers are trained and work together. Magiera and Zigmond (2005) preformed a study at four middle schools in New York that focused on the instructional practices for students with and without disabilities; with teachers who were not trained in integrated co-teaching

Collaboration between teachers is a key component to professional development that will lead to higher student achievement. There is a need for schools to set up time for teachers to be able to collaborate together. This allows for teachers to help each other, matchup content, teach each other new and best practices, troubleshoot student issues just to name a few of the areas that collaboration time can help foster within a school. The key is to build time for teachers to be able to collaborate during the school day or week. This collaboration time needs to be between grade levels, departments, and cross curricular when needed. For many schools this is an afterthought to the school schedule or a fleeting thought after the master schedule is completed. A principal needs to keep an open mind to any strategy that will enable the teachers to be able to collaborate for the good of the students and the school.

IPTS 8G: understands the various models of co-teaching and the procedures for implementing them across the curriculum

A study performed over Co-teaching professional development, or CoPD shows that co-teaching can have great benefits to both the students and the teacher. The co-teaching model allows for more inclusion of special education recipients into the general education classroom. While the CoPD framework is not always met with open arms, it has been examined and shown to be useful and productive. Two teams of teachers, one including a veteran and the other involving a novice teacher, were selected to participate.

Johnson and Brumback start by giving the definition of what co-teaching really is and then proceed with the goal of co-teaching. The use of co-teaching in the classroom is becoming popular and if used correctly, can be a very successful way to meet the needs of all the students. Johnson tells us that she has had some co-teaching experiences that were successful and others a complete fail. She then tells us about one of her successful and her least successful experiences. Johnson goes on to tell us about when she found that she was going to be working with her colleague and their first day with the students. She then list the challenges and benefits of the beginning of their co-teaching journey. She then goes on to tell us how their co-teaching

This indicates that I have the knowledge and understanding of the Illinois Professional Teaching Standard Knowledge Indicator 8G, “understands the various models of co-teaching and the procedures for implementing them across the curriculum”. In my particular lesson plan, I used station teaching since my lesson was the teaching how to do the final project. It covered everything that the students learned throughout the unit and we could direct instruction where it is needed most. I could group the students with similar needs and if I have another professional in the class, I could even make the smaller

Collaboration in the world of education has become an increasingly popular method of addressing a variety of school issues, such as curriculum design, behavioral plans, professional development and management of resources. One of the areas in which collaboration is becoming more popular is co-teaching in special education, where special education teachers and general education teachers share the planning and instruction responsibilities for inclusion classrooms (Friend & Cook, 2010). As academic standards for the education of students with disabilities are held to the same standards as their typical peers due to the No Child Left Behind Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the co-teaching model has been increasingly

One model of co-teaching is station teaching. This is done when both teachers have shared responsibility for a lesson and are giving the less at the same time typically in the same classroom. Students are asked to move around the room in groups to each station after a set period of time so that they may receive all of the lessons presented at each station.

Cooperative learning is a revolutionary style of teaching that offers students a chance to work together, communicate, build social skills, and acquire self-confidence. It is important to inspire students to be excited about learning and to encourage their involvement in the learning process. There are many studies that offer important information and have determined that cooperative learning not only helps students improve academically, but that it also shows that students take pride in the fact they can cooperate and complete something together. Educators need to open the doors for students to have the opportunity to understand cooperative learning and become efficient with it. Offering students a chance to grow socially, academically, and understand the values of communication and teamwork is important for their future.