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I found this book on Chris Bradbeer's (Hobsonville Point School) blog. It discusses the four main approaches of co-teaching. It is such a valuable resource to read prior to collaborative teaching.
- Supportive - one teacher takes lead while the other roams
- Parallel - both teachers are working with groups
- Complementary - enhancing the instruction provided
- Team - lessons are divided in ways the utilise the strength and expertise of each teacher. Teachers plan, teach and assess and are responsible for the whole class
The goal is always to improve educational outcomes.
Cooperative Process
To experience success in a collaborative environment, teachers need to develop effective systems. The following five elements will contribute to and effective environment.
To experience success in a collaborative environment, teachers need to develop effective systems. The following five elements will contribute to and effective environment.
- Face-to-Face Interactions - decisions need to be made around meeting times and other communication
- Positive Interdependence - ensuring you have a common goal, pool resources, expertise and celebrate your successes
- Interpersonal Skills - importance of trust, conflict management and creative problem solving
- Monitoring Co-teacher Progress debrief about challenges and successes - are the students achieving? are we communicating effectively? do learning activities needs to be adjusted? Agree on responsbilites and check back that you are meeting these
- Individual Accountability - taking time to reflect back on agreed expectations
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