Co-Teaching to Collaboration

Co-Teaching Models

 

There are 6 co-teaching models that can be used by collaborating teachers to deliver instruction.  

 

One Teach, One Observe

 

This approach can be used when it is necessary to observe a particular learning behaviour.  The observer takes detailed notes and collects data about a pre-determined behaviour and the two teachers come together for data analysis and decision-making. 

 

Parallel Teaching

 

With this method, the class is divided into two smaller groups and both teachers deliver the same content simultaneously. These smaller groups allow for increased student participation in discussions and activities.

 

Team Teaching

 

In this situation both teachers are teaching the content together.  They need to be able to start where the other leaves off.  It requires a close collaborative relationship where teaching styles can blend harmoniously.

 

Station Teaching

 

Stations are a way for teachers to share the workload.  Teaching content is divided and each teacher works with groups in rotation to teach their lesson to all students. Students not working directly with a teacher would be expected to work at an independent station.

 

Alternative Teaching

 

This technique allows one teacher to deliver individualized or adapted instruction to small groups of children on content that is specific to their needs while the other teacher takes on the responsibility of teaching the larger group.

 

One Teach, One Drift

 

Just as the name implies, one teacher takes on the primary teaching role and the other circulates around the room offering assistance to students as needed.

 

 

Adapted from Cook & Friend (2004)