CoTeaching Models One Teach One Observe Whole Group

Co-Teaching Models

One Teach, One Observe � Whole Group � Teachers alternate roles of teaching lessons and observing students for an understanding of academic and social functioning � Planning Time Requirement: Low

One Teach, One Assist � Whole Group � Teachers alternate roles of teaching and supporting the instructional process � Planning Time Requirement: Low

Station Teaching � Small Group � Small groups of students rotate to various stations for instruction, review, and/or practice � Planning Time Requirement: Medium

Parallel Teaching � Small Group � Students are divided into mixed ability groups and each co-teaching partner teaches the same material to one of the groups � Planning Time Requirement: Medium

Alternative Teaching � Big Group/Small Group � One person teaches, re-teaches, or enriches a concept for a small group while the other monitors or teaches the remaining class members � Planning Time Requirement: High

Interactive Teaching � Whole Group � Teachers alternate the roles of presenting, reviewing, and monitoring instruction � Planning Time Requirement: High

Consider what the research says: �Teachers might use a minimum of 3 approaches initially �With experience, all 6 approaches can be used Friend, M. (2007, January & March). Collaborating for Success. Workshop for VASSP/VSFEL in collaboration with Virginia DOE and The College of William and Mary, Richmond, VA.

What is the “ideal” usage? �One teach, One observe: 5 -10% �Station teaching: 30% �Parallel teaching: 30% �Alternative: 20% �Teaming/interactive: 30% �One teach, One assist: under 20% Friend, M. (2007, January & March). Collaborating for Success. Workshop for VASSP/VSFEL in collaboration with Virginia DOE and The College of William and Mary, Richmond, VA.

Where is your school in its inclusive journey? �Regarding collaboration, what has worked well in your building? �What hasn’t worked well in your building? �Write down three things that you will do next semester to continue moving forward.