collaborative teaching

Co-Teaching Collaboration

1. 10/23 /2012 1 Collaborative Teaching

2. An Illustration of the complexity of collaboration in special education By Marilyn Friend and lynne cook A whole group discussion Co-Teaching:

3. Understanding Co-Teaching Co-teaching in practice The evolution of co-teaching Unique Characteristics and Conceptual Confusion

4. The Evidence Base for Co-Teaching Professional Roles and Relationships Co-Teaching Program Logistics Student Outcomes in Co-Teaching

5. 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

6. Practical Techniques to Enhance Co-Teaching Interactions By Ploessl , Rock, Schenfeld , and Blanks On the Same Page:

7. Communication Conduct an Honest Self-Examination Use Venn Diagrams to Identify Each Partner’s Strengths and Needs Analyze Patterns of Communication

8. Preparation Develop Protocols for Meetings Use Timelines Design Lesson Plans Together

9. Instruction Teach Together and Monitor Student Progress Let Data Guide Decision Making Reflect on Co-taught Lessons

10. Conflict Resolution Respect Cultural Differences Discuss Minor Issues Before They Escalate Think First, Act Later Turn Differences Into Learning Opportunities

11. Intro to Co-Teaching 11

12. 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)

13. 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:

14. One teach: One observe 14

15. One teach: One assist 15

16. Station Teaching 16

17. Parallel Teaching 17

18. Alternative Teaching 18

19. Team Teaching 19

20. 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

21. Successful Co-Teaching Tips 21 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

22. Key Characteristics of Collaboration (Friend & Bursuck , 2009) 22 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

23. Scenarios Work in partners Read your scenario Discuss Share

24. Useful Websites 24 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

25. Remember co-teaching is like a marriage… 25