Co-Teaching in the Inclusive Classroom

Creating Success for All Students!

Rebecca A. Hines 2007

Does it Work?

Murawski and Swanson (2001) conducted a meta-analysis of co-teaching research. The study found only six studies that could be analyzed. The initial search of literature realized 89 articles.

The conclusion indicated that the data available are insufficient to declare co-teaching valid, and continues to ask, “Where are the data (on co-teaching)?

What about the Teachers?

Subjects included 4th and 7th grade science classes; 8th grade civics; 10th grade world history; and high school chemistry. One finding of their research indicated special educators were perceived to be in a role as an instructional assistant when they did not have content knowledge, with this observation heightened in high school mathematics classes (Magiera, Smith, Zigmond, & Gebauer, 2005). Wiess and Lloyd (2002) discussed similar findings.

Co-Teach: The Concept

=Special Educator

Learning StrategistModifications & adaptationsMotivation StrategiesKnowledge of Special Needs

General Educator

Content SpecialistCurriculum SequenceInstructional Objectives

+Smaller Class

Size!Enhanced Content!

Understanding of ALL Learners!

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Traditional Co-Teach Structures

Alternative Teaching Lead & Support Station Teaching Team Teaching Parallel Teaching

Friend & Cook

Link to Information and video clips fromSpecialconnections.org

Preparing for Station Teaching

Big Ideas to Cover: _ _ _ _

Roles:

Teacher: _______________________________________________Material to be covered:

Teacher: ______________________________________________Material to be covered:

Time Allotted per station:

Days Allotted:

Number of stations:

Conferencing

Hitting My Target 

Name_______________________

My Current Performance: My Goal:

% homework completed per week % correct responses

Plan:(List how you might reach the goal.) _________

Using Alternate Teaching model? Try

Remember: ALL kids need goals!!!

SmallGroup

Lead

Teacher Time Activity

Teacher Time Activity

Alternate Teaching Model

Avoid interrupting other learners!

Think “Non-Verbal” Use proximity Talk quietly/privately to student Step outside as needed- BEFORE a

situation arises

Sign for STOP Sign for WORK

Find a “formula” that fits!

Based on the styles listed above, what do you believe would be your preferred method of co-teaching?

Do you see yourself alternating roles, or finding one model that works best for you?

The Plan

When do we plan?

How do we plan?

What do we plan?

Consider Planning Around…

Time

Tasks

Roles

Who does what in YOUR classroom?

Instructional Tasks Managerial Tasks

Get activities from the text website!

What do we need to clarify with administrators before implementing our partnership?

What will tell “regular” students?

What will we tell parents?

What do we tell the students with exceptionalities?

Communicating with Others

Target: TimeAllocated Time:Time scheduled for Instruction

Engaged Time:Time student spendsWorking on objective

Bull’s EyeBull’s EyeAcademic Learning TimeTime student spendsWorking on objectiveAnd MASTERING it! What is the Concrete evidence that they are learning?Adapted from Guillaume 2004

http://people.uncw.edu/ertzbergerj/ppt_timers.html

Universal Design for Learning

Plan every lesson with all learners in mind rather than modifying for particular students.

Construction example.Instructional Design. Did you know:

ColorAlignment Images matter!

http://www.patinsproject.com/universal_design_for_learning_project_files/warsaw.pdf

Great Resources

Or….Sites to make our jobs easier!

http://cast.org

freeology.com/graphicorgs

rehearsalAlternate activities

Sample: brainpop.com

Animated video lessonsOn ALL of these topics!

Check out just the Math lessons!

http://www.brainpop.com

Consider this:

1. Movie can be run full screen to avoid visual distractions

2. Movie can be REVIEWED as often as needed for learners who don’t “get it”

3. Instruction is available from home or wherever there is internet access (public library)

4. Spanish version an option

Provide graphic organizing for notetaking

Vocabulary:___________________________

Key points:

Kinetic Potential

You can even…

Align with state standards!

What layers can YOU add?

Ideas for enhancing our classroom: