What is team teaching and where is it coming from in Ireland?

Educational Landscape Team Teaching NIPT probation and induction/ Droichead Inclusion - SEN SSE Teaching Council - CPD AfL Junior Cycle - Professional Collaboration Literacy and Numeracy Strategy

What does it look like in class?

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What are the benefits and challenges of team teaching?

Benefits Teachers Get good feedback from other teachers Builds confidence Creates a collaborative learning atmosphere Helps to try new approaches/ methodologies Form of CPD Allows you to provide differentiated learning experiences Supports sharing of good practice/ resources Can build better staff relationships Allows teachers more time with students Can be easier to manage the classroom Inclusion/ Reach students that may not be eligible for additional supports Benefits

Challenges Teachers Could feel undermined Finding time for teachers to plan and reflect Can create complications for students if not explained properly Need for good relationship among teachers Managing debriefing sessions in a constructive and respectful way Issues of control and power: Who is in charge? Challenges

Benefits PME Teachers Impressive on CV Learn new ideas for students with SEN Assists with classroom management Gives different perspectives (male/ female) More opportunities to include team work/ group work/ practical work Good to learn now as it’s the way of the future Modelling co-operation and collaboration for students Resource sharing Build relationships with teachers and students Benefits

Challenges PME Teachers May not be willingness from co-operating teacher Timetabling issues Conflict of teaching styles Personality clash issues Differing/ opposing classroom management styles Time for planning if daily team teaching Lack of confidence May inhibit establishing your own teaching style Challenges

Benefits Pupils More access for pupils/ differentiation Smaller groups/ targeted groupings Complementarity teaching styles/ methods Inclusive learning environment for pupils with additional needs Individual teachers’ expertise in certain areas Greater pupil engagement/ motivation More social interaction More feedback from teachers Benefits

Challenges Pupils Confusion over authority/ who is in charge? Could accentuate perceptions of ability grouping Confusion between different methods of teaching Challenges