Co-Teaching Models
Co-Teaching Models
Class is divided into 3+ small groups
Review skills/concepts, support peer collaboration
Pros
Intense direct instruction.
Allows for student monitoring independently.
Students can be assigned to groups to meet instructional goals.
Can be grouped for pro-active behavioral concerns/support.
Cons
Activities must function independently, tasks will not be completed in the same order.
Managing noise levels, time management can be tricky
One teaching, one observing (academic, functional)
Allows data collection during direct instruction to monitor behavior, learning progress, etc.
Pros
Allows to take data during instruction.
Cons
Difficult to aquire metrics for data collection.
Class divided into two groups (group size may vary). Focuses on specific skill relevant to lesson. May teach different skills that are still related to lesson.
Re-teach, pre-teach, extend teaching, or longer projects/labs
Pros
Teachers can identify gaps in knowledge and differentiate instruction to customize learning.
Can provide intensive small group instruction.
Cons
Avoid stagnant groups - "Pull out model"
Student divided into two groups. Each teacher works with a group, and same content is taught.
Could be used to introduce concept or skill where intense instruction is needed for mastery.
Pros
Students can be assigned to groups to maximize participation and minimize behavioral challenges.
Reduces student-teacher ratio.
Increases "instructional intensity"
Increases opportunities for students to respond
Cons
Teachers must be able to provide the same content and pacing of instruction.
Both instructors being fully engaged in delivery of instruction.
Teaching skill that has multiple methods.
Pros
Invigorating for teachers- blend of teaching styles, enhancing student engagement, improvements in the learning process.
Cons
Teachers must be able to complement each other and not lose the flow.
May be difficult for students to listen to two adults simultaneously/ know where to direct their attention.
One instructing, one assisting (modeling, answering questions, etc.)
Uses: answering questions, modeling the use of guided notes, managing student behaviors.
Pros
Allows for individual or class support during whole-group instruction.
Cons
Be sure support does not contribute to missed concepts from instructing teacher.
Under-utilization of second teacher.