COOPERATIVE TEACHING

It started with an idea....

Then the walls came down....

What is Cooperative Teaching?

COOPERATIVE TEACHING

• A Strong Partnership
• Teamwork
• 2 teachers - 1 class
• All the students are our students

THE BENEFITS FOR TEACHERS

• Strong, creative lessons
• Another pair of eyes
• Use teachers strengths and expertise
• Positive support
• More opportunities for differentiation of flexible groupings

THE BENEFITS

• The curriculum is taught even when one teacher is absent
• Less disruption to routines
• Students are given access to different ideas and perspectives
• Discipline is easier- Partners have the ability to consult with each other

THE BENEFITS

• Grading and evaluation are enhanced- 2 views
• Students needs can be discussed with someone who has an equal understanding
• Immediate attention can be given to situations without disrupting the class.
• One teacher assesses, while the other leads.

THE BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS

• Respect for differences
• Creates more opportunity for differentiated instrction
• Broadens development of friendships
• Provides affirmation of individuality
• Develops independence and provides peer models

THE BENEFITS FOR PARENTS

• Promotes a more effective teaching of curriculum
• An appreciation of diversity
• Positive social and academic benefits for children
• Increased opportunities for communication
• Additional proffessional perspective of their child

THE CHALLENGES

• Communication
• Open to another's ideas
• Keeping the partnership equal
• Requires more planning
• High level of trust and commitment