Team Teaching Methods “Teachers learn best from other teachers, in settings where they literally teach each other the art of teaching.” (Little, 1987)

1 minute lesson Best paper plane challenge

1 minute lesson Lead and support Both teachers are present, but one takes the lead and the other observes or drifts around the room assisting students, adds or questions important points and possibly writes notes on the board.

1 minute lesson Station Teaching Content is divided and both teachers instruct separate groups, teaching different content.

1 minute lesson Parallel Teaching Teachers jointly plan instruction, but each delivers it to half of the class.

1 minute lesson Alternative Teaching – one teacher teaches a small group while the other teaches the large group.

1 minute lesson Interactive/Team Teaching teachers share instruction of whole group; activities are coordinated in one lesson.

WAYS TO TEAM TEACH?? Same class same year level Same class different year level Different class same year level Different class different year level

0 Reflection on current practice 0 Challenges own assumptions, attitudes, and beliefs 0 Encouragement and emotional support 0 Help on daily tasks and projects 0 Collegial dialogue and support 0 Increases motivation to examine and improve practice 0 Sharing ideas, information, strategies, and materials 0 Develops leadership skills WHAT’S IN IT FOR US??