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 eleventh grade English students.
Description of class:
Students will study the genres of the novel, poetry, short story, biography, drama, and essay. Core works include The Crucible, The Great Gatsby, Twelve Angry Men, The Things They Carried, and selections from different movements throughout American literature. This course uses a workshop approach to help students improve their writing skills. Students will write analytical, persuasive, and reflective essays as well as present oral projects.
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Room
A 303