Co-Teaching: A Model for Classroom Management

Co-Teaching Models

Below are examples of various co-teaching practices. Click each image to view the video. Please be patient as some videos are large.

Sequence 1

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At this point in instruction, one teacher is presenting, while the other teacher is interjecting clarifications, questions, directions, or just monitoring student activity.

Sequence 2

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At this point in instruction, one teacher is presenting information to the class, while the other teacher is mapping the information (or modeling note taking, leading students through a graphic organizer, etc.)

Sequence 3

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At this point in instruction, the teachers decide to create smaller groups. They could provide different instruction for different types of learners, or the same instruction over the same content in a more intensive manner.

Sequence 4

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The teachers then decide to group students for practice or performance activities. Some groups work fairly independently under the supervision of one teacher, while one group receives more direction from a teacher.

Sequence 5

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At this point in instruction, some students are working independently, some are working with a partner, and others are receiving intensive instruction. This is an example of how differentiated and leveled instruction might look.