Session Type
Individual Paper/ Presentation (generally grouped with 2-3 others into a 75 minute session)
Topic
Innovative Teaching Strategies
Other Topic
Co-Teaching
Session Abstract
Co-teaching is a common practice across schools. While research may be present regarding the effects of co-teaching, there is little literature that simply offers the perspective a co-teacher. As a former co-teacher of six years, I experienced various encounters and relationships that helped shape my current career as a professor of education. From these experiences, I have developed a list of “wisha wouldas” as a reflection. These “wisha wouldas” are basic things I wish I had done or experienced that I feel would have made me a stronger co-teacher. Included in my list of “wisha wouldas” are co-teaching contracts to outline teacher responsibilities, varied methods of communication with my co-teacher such as Google Docs, conflict resolution strategies in co-teaching relationships, and reflection practices for more effective co-teaching. I hope my list of “wisha wouldas” will impact school leaders in supporting co-teaching practices and co-teachers in optimizing their own co-teaching experiences.
Keywords
Co-Teaching
Location
DiGiorgio Campus Center 220
Start Date
6-2-2016 1:30 PM
Life Lessons of a Co-Teacher
DiGiorgio Campus Center 220
Co-teaching is a common practice across schools. While research may be present regarding the effects of co-teaching, there is little literature that simply offers the perspective a co-teacher. As a former co-teacher of six years, I experienced various encounters and relationships that helped shape my current career as a professor of education. From these experiences, I have developed a list of “wisha wouldas” as a reflection. These “wisha wouldas” are basic things I wish I had done or experienced that I feel would have made me a stronger co-teacher. Included in my list of “wisha wouldas” are co-teaching contracts to outline teacher responsibilities, varied methods of communication with my co-teacher such as Google Docs, conflict resolution strategies in co-teaching relationships, and reflection practices for more effective co-teaching. I hope my list of “wisha wouldas” will impact school leaders in supporting co-teaching practices and co-teachers in optimizing their own co-teaching experiences.
