2.+Models+of+Co-Teaching



One teacher leads and another offers assistance and support to individual or small groups. In this role, planning must occur by both teachers, but typically one teacher plans for the lesson content, while the other does specific planning for students' individual or behavioral needs. One teacher manages the instruction of the entire group and the other teacher systematically gathers data the two have decided are important in the planning stage. This model occurs when teachers are in the data gathering process and occasional use is recommended. Students are divided into heterogenous groups and work at classroom stations with each teacher. Teachers divide the content/concepts into three segments and group students so that 1/3 of the class begins with each part of the content. Each teacher works with a group and the third group works independently. Students rotate among the stations so that all students experience each station. Teachers jointly plan instruction, but each may deliver it to half the class or small groups. Both teachers may address the same objective or concept and students receive instruction from one of the teahers. This type of model typically requires joint planning time to ensure that as teachers work with the separate groups, they deliver content in the same way. One teacher manages the large group while the other works with a small group of students for a specific instructional purpose (students share a similar interest, pre-teach or re-teach a concept, supplement or enrich instruction). More planning time is needed in this model and teachers must have similar content knowldege. Both teachers share the planning in a coordinated effort and are fully engaged in the delivery of core instruction. Joint planning time, knowledge of content, shared philosophy and commitment to all students are critical factors in this model. Initial teams may not start with this model, but over a 2-3 year time period can effectively implement this type of co-teaching.
 * 1. One Teach, One Assist / Lead and Support / One Teach, One Drift **
 * 2. One teach, One Observe **
 * 3. Station Teaching **
 * 4. Parallel Teaching **
 * 5. Alternative Teaching **
 * 6. Teaming **