Things to think about when planning a Team Teaching Lesson
- What is each teachers role?
- Are there times in the lesson where one teacher should be modeling the concept? Who is modeling and who is instructing?
- How are you going to transition between teachers leading instruction?
- What happens if you disagree with something the other teacher says during their instruction? Do you use it as a teachable moment for the kids or discuss it after class?
Benefits
- Both teachers have equal power and are seen as the teacher by the students.
- Both teachers points of view are shared.
- Information is presented in different styles.
- Collaboration is modeled.
Things to Consider
- Takes a lot of skill and planning to become successful at this strategy.
- Requires commitment to planning together and agreement on lesson content and flow.
- Students may be confused if it is not implemented well.
Team Teaching
The Team Teaching model used in an elementary classroom. Video is presented by The School of Education, Chico watch on YouTube.
Team Teaching
The Team Teaching model used in a third grade classroom. Video is presented by Inclusive Practices for All Students and Teachers (IPAST) watch on YouTube.