Co-Teaching

Benefits of Co-Teaching

We are thrilled to have the opportunity to share a classroom!

*Mrs. England teaches on Mondays, Tuesdays, and every other Wednesday.

*Mrs. Chute teaches on Thursdays, Fridays, and every other Wednesday.

Advantages to the Students:

• Energy and enthusiasm level of teachers is much higher.

• Wealth of ideas provides an enriched classroom.

• Teachers have their own individual areas of strength (children benefit from both).

• Children are exposed to two points of view.

• Similar philosophies concerning discipline and standards of classroom behavior.

• Complementary teaching styles and management systems.

• A “fresh face” stimulates students.

• Enhanced student assessment – able to compare with another professional.


Advantages to the School:

• Two sources for ideas and opinions with regard to staff and school matters.

• Two professional opinions on a child’s progress are available to parents and staff.

• Combined teaching experience of two professionals.

• Make it possible to incorporate a broader range of expertise within a single position.


Advantages to the Teachers:

• A new challenge.

• A happier and more positive outlook towards the job.

• An opportunity for professional and personal growth.

• Less personal stress when more time to spend with family.

• Keeping up-to-date with current trends in teaching.

• Collegial support.