collaborative teaching
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Collaborative Teaching
A N I L L U S T R A T I O N O F T H E C O M P L E X I T Y O F C O L L A B O R A T I O N I N S P E C I A L E D U C A T I O N
B Y M A R I L Y N F R I E N D A N D L Y N N E C O O K
A W H O L E G R O U P D I S C U S S I O N
Co-Teaching:
Understanding Co-Teaching
Co-teaching in practice
The evolution of co-teaching
Unique Characteristics and Conceptual Confusion
The Evidence Base for Co-Teaching
Professional Roles and Relationships
Co-Teaching Program Logistics
Student Outcomes in Co-Teaching
Constructing Meaning from an Incomplete Knowledge Base
Common Understandings and Differentiated Applications
Professional Preparation and Ongoing Professional Development
Integration of Co-Teaching into Larger School Reform Efforts
Development of a Research Base The Importance of Deeper Understandings
P R A C T I C A L T E C H N I Q U E S T O E N H A N C E C O -T E A C H I N G I N T E R A C T I O N S
B Y P L O E S S L , R O C K ,
S C H E N F E L D , A N D B L A N K S
On the Same Page:
Communication
Conduct an Honest Self-Examination
Use Venn Diagrams to Identify Each Partner’s Strengths and Needs
Analyze Patterns of Communication
Preparation
Develop Protocols for Meetings
Use Timelines
Design Lesson Plans Together
Instruction
Teach Together and Monitor Student Progress
Let Data Guide Decision Making
Reflect on Co-taught Lessons
Conflict Resolution
Respect Cultural Differences
Discuss Minor Issues Before They Escalate
Think First, Act Later
Turn Differences Into Learning Opportunities
INTRO TO
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Communication vs Collaboration
Communication is information being transmitted from one person to another.
(Friend & Cook, 2003)
“Collaboration is a style for direct interaction between at least two coequal parties voluntarily engaged in shared decision making as they work toward a common goal.”
(Friend & Cook, 2003, pg 5)
Co-Teaching
Classroom teacher and special education teacher have a shared responsibility for planning, delivering, and evaluating instruction to a group of general education and special education students (Friend & Cook, 2009)
Occurs in a single classroom where teachers strive to create a classroom community in which all students are valued (Friend & Reising, 1993)
Friend’s 6 Models:
One teach: One observe14
One teach: One assist15
Station Teaching16
Parallel Teaching17
Alternative Teaching18
Successful Co-Teaching Tips
Planning
Discuss your beliefs with partner
Willing partners
Attend to details and keep your promises
On-going professional development
Prepare parents
Avoid the “Glorified Aide” trap
When disagreements occur, talk them out
Successful Co-Teaching Tips21
Find a common planning time
Use Google Docs to plan (docs.google.com)
Plan together and plan separately
Agreements can be changed
Work at it (together)
Be flexible
There is no one “right way” to do everything
Be willing to give up total control
Key Characteristics of Collaboration(Friend & Bursuck, 2009)
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Voluntary
Based on parity
Requires a shared goal
Shared responsibility for decisions
Shared accountability for outcomes
Based on shared resources
Emergent – success increases with trust and positive experiences over time
Scenarios
Work in partners
Read your scenario
Discuss
Share
Useful Websites24
http://www.k8accesscenter.org/documents/AllHandouts_000.pdf
http://www.marilynfriend.com/
http://www.cec.sped.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
http://www.specialconnections.ku.edu/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/specconn/index.php
Remember co-teaching is like a marriage…
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