CoTeaching in Action Presented by Denise Simmons Vallen
Co-Teaching in Action Presented by: Denise Simmons & Vallen Cordon, Compliance Specialists August 27, 2012
By the end of this seminar you will: �understand the 6 variations of coteaching as they relate to planning for effective instruction �understand the role planning plays in effective co-teaching/inclusion �have a knowledge of tools/resources to assist in your collaborative planning process �reflect on your school’s inclusive practices
Elements of Collaborative Teaching � Two or more educators or other professionally certified staff � Shared instructional responsibility � Jointly delivered instruction � Single group of shared students From Friend, M. , & Cook, L. (2007). Interactions: Collaboration skills for school professionals (5 th edition). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Elements of Collaborative Teaching (cont’d) � Primarily in a single classroom � Required curriculum taught � Pooled resources, mutual ownership, and joint accountability From Friend, M. , & Cook, L. (2007). Interactions: Collaboration skills for school professionals (5 th edition). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Co-Planning
Outcomes for Co-Planning � Develop co- teaching relationship � Formalize and structure planning process
Honor Time �Choose an agreed upon place �Come prepared �Limit interruptions �Stay focused
Pre-Plan �Preview upcoming content �Write down needs, resources, and activities �Bring planning materials: ◦ SOL Framework ◦ Textbooks ◦ IEP at a glance �Bring student accommodations �Get mentally ready
Plan Lesson � Clarify instructional objectives � Clarify IEP goals � Consider student accommodations � Plan effective teaching techniques and activities Resources for Planning Lessons � Enhanced Scope & Sequence PLUS (ESS+) � Marilyn Friend (Power of 2) � Special Connections http: //www. specialconnections. ku. edu/~kucrl/cgibin/drupal/? q=instruction/universal_design_for_learn ing/teacher_tools � CAST http: //cast. org/about/index. html
Assign Responsibilities �Identify needed materials �Clarify teaching roles and responsibilities �Write out plan for all involved
Evaluate (ongoing) • • • Debrief daily Praise each other’s efforts Critique week’s activities Be honest Use problem solving strategies Revisit roles and responsibilities regularly
Universal Design for Learning http: //www. specialconnections. ku. edu/? q=instruction/univ ersal_design_for_learning/teacher_tools � Multiple Means of Input/Representation � Multiple Means of Process/Engagement � Multiple Means of Expression/Output (Text-to-speech, Audio-Taped Text, Graphic Organizers) (Cooperative Learning, Web. Quest, Guided Notes) (Tiered Assignments, Portfolio Assessment, Rubrics) Special Connections website: Teacher Tools Support for All Students
Universal Design for Learning Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) http: //udltechtoolkit. wikispaces. com/ Support for All Students
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