Co-teaching With Data Driven Instruction
After high school, I worked in a factory to put myself through college. The assembly line I worked on had production quotas that dictated how many “pieces” we were required to produce per hour. One of the first things I learned on that assembly line was to look busy....
Co-teaching and Parity
Co-teaching and Parity together for better outcome One of the biggest challenges schools face when instituting a co-teaching model is the challenge of establishing parity for both teachers in the classroom. Parity is a critical ingredient of co-teaching. It is...
Strategies for Effective Group Process: Establish Ground Rules
Group process defined Although cooperative learning is a research based practice, it’s gaining revived attention in states implementing Common Core State Standards. Cooperative learning is necessary for teachers to set the stage for students to “dig...Are YOU Ready for Your Co-teaching Experience?
Before beginning a co-teaching relationship, and periodically during that relationship, it is important to sit down and plan with your co-teacher. Not only will effective planning benefit your students, it will benefit both teachers as well, as there will be less...