Why are there two teachers? What is a co-taught class?
Co-teaching is an approach that involves two professionals teaching the same class together by sharing their expertise with the students. Co-teaching is being used in schools across the country as a way to meet the diverse needs of students in today’s classrooms- from students who may need extra support to those who may need an extra challenge to stay engaged. We will be co-planning together on a regular basis, as well as co-instructing. Sometimes we will be in front of the class sharing instruction, while sometimes one will take the lead while the other circulates to help individual students. There may be times when the class is divided into two or more groups so that students have greater opportunities for participation and individualization. We will take turns with various roles in the classroom so that students understand that both teachers are of equal authority and expertise. In addition, we will be working together to assess student learning and make grading decisions. We are very excited about our opportunity to co-teach our ninth grade English students.
Description:
This course will introduce students to various literary genres while building their individual English language skills in reading and writing. Literature selections will include novels, poetry, short stories, and nonfiction articles. Students will learn the research process, with additional emphasis placed on the fundamentals of academic writing and the revision process.
Room: A313