Teaching the Common Core in an ICR Classroom

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Teaching the Common Core in an ICR Classroom EFFECTIVE CO-TEACHING STRATEGIES STEPHANIE RHODES NICOLE

Teaching the Common Core in an ICR Classroom EFFECTIVE CO-TEACHING STRATEGIES STEPHANIE RHODES NICOLE STIRLING

Think-Pair-Share �What are some of the biggest obstacles you face with implementing the Common

Think-Pair-Share �What are some of the biggest obstacles you face with implementing the Common Core?

Co-Teaching Definition �Two (or more) educators or other certified staff �Contract to share instructional

Co-Teaching Definition �Two (or more) educators or other certified staff �Contract to share instructional responsibility �For a single group of students �Primarily in a single classroom or workspace �For specific content (objectives) �With mutual ownership, pooled resources, and joint accountability Cook & Friend (2004)

6 Co-Teaching Models �One teach, One observe �One teach, One assist �Parallel Teaching �Station

6 Co-Teaching Models �One teach, One observe �One teach, One assist �Parallel Teaching �Station Teaching �Alternate/Differentiated Teaching �Team Teaching

What does that look like in practice?

What does that look like in practice?

Think-Pair-Share �Take a few minutes to discuss with a partner what co- teaching looks

Think-Pair-Share �Take a few minutes to discuss with a partner what co- teaching looks like at your school.

Effective Co-Teachers �Mix and match models. �Change models and roles for variety and interest

Effective Co-Teachers �Mix and match models. �Change models and roles for variety and interest for learners. �May involve delegation of specific tasks to one teacher (e. g. , one is the phonics expert). �Always specify the role of each teacher in each activity. �Relationship builds and improves over time. �COMMUNICATION

Get to Know Your Partner �Discuss personal and professional issues �Discuss any “pet peeves”

Get to Know Your Partner �Discuss personal and professional issues �Discuss any “pet peeves” �Discuss learning styles and preferences �Discuss strengths and weaknesses

Co-teaching MUST include Co-planning! �Find time to plan together � Common planning period, PLT

Co-teaching MUST include Co-planning! �Find time to plan together � Common planning period, PLT time, lunch etc. �Discuss what will be taught, how it will be taught, and by whom �Discuss with administration and department chairs team preferences for courses and partner pairings

Strategies for ICR Classroom �Effective strategies used in an ICR classroom are not different

Strategies for ICR Classroom �Effective strategies used in an ICR classroom are not different than effective used in a regular classroom, the difference is you have an extra resource to help students. �The key is to utilize that resource.

Strategies for the ICR Classroom Interactive Notebooks

Strategies for the ICR Classroom Interactive Notebooks

Why is this an effective strategy? �For Common Core: �For ICR Classroom: �It allows

Why is this an effective strategy? �For Common Core: �For ICR Classroom: �It allows the students to �It allows students to stay reflect on the material and have some flexibility on how they demonstrate their understanding. organized. �All materials are kept in one place. �Students can easily access make-up work.

Obstacles �What obstacles would prevent you from effectively carrying out this strategy?

Obstacles �What obstacles would prevent you from effectively carrying out this strategy?

Tic-Tac-Toe Why is this an effective strategy? For Common Core: For ICR Classroom: �

Tic-Tac-Toe Why is this an effective strategy? For Common Core: For ICR Classroom: � Students can work at their � Students help each other own pace. � Materials can be differentiated for student interest, readiness, and learning profile. � Students can demonstrate understanding of primary source materials in a variety of ways. work through the material and typically team up to tackle common assignments. � Teachers can work with smaller groups when necessary and appropriate.

Obstacles �What obstacles would prevent you from effectively carrying out this strategy?

Obstacles �What obstacles would prevent you from effectively carrying out this strategy?

RAFT Why is this an effective strategy? For Common Core: �For the ICR Classroom:

RAFT Why is this an effective strategy? For Common Core: �For the ICR Classroom: �It forces students to �Teachers can use a variety write, but they have a choice in what they write about and the format they want to use. �Students must take a position and support it. of literacy strategies to help and support students based on their needs.

Obstacles �What obstacles would prevent you from effectively carrying out this strategy?

Obstacles �What obstacles would prevent you from effectively carrying out this strategy?

Flexible Grouping Why is this an effective strategy? For Common Core: For ICR Classroom:

Flexible Grouping Why is this an effective strategy? For Common Core: For ICR Classroom: � Students can tackle the same � It allows students who need extra primary source documents, but the process and literacy strategies used can vary depending on the make-up of the group. � Groups can be based on interest, learning profile, or readiness. support or students who need to be pushed a chance to work with a teacher and not impact the rest of the class. � Different strategies can be utilized depending on the make-up of the group. � Students become comfortable with working with their peers.

Obstacles �What obstacles would prevent you from effectively carrying out this strategy?

Obstacles �What obstacles would prevent you from effectively carrying out this strategy?

Activity �Work in groups of 2 or 3. �Your group will be assigned a

Activity �Work in groups of 2 or 3. �Your group will be assigned a strategy we discussed today. �Create a list of ways 2 teachers in an ICR classroom could effectively carry out this strategy. In other words, how could the two teachers share teaching responsibilities and maximize the benefit of having another teacher in the room.

Reflection �What could you take back to share with your school?

Reflection �What could you take back to share with your school?

References Friend, & Cook, L. (2004). Co-Teaching: Principles, Practices, and Pragmatics. New Mexico Public

References Friend, & Cook, L. (2004). Co-Teaching: Principles, Practices, and Pragmatics. New Mexico Public Education Department Quarterly Special Education Meeting Albuquerque, NM April 29, 2004 http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=had. T 55 um. ZU 0 interactive-notebooks. wikispaces. com