1. Team teaching

2. Learning outcomes To consider different models of team teaching To consider the advantages and disadvantages of team teaching To reflect on applications to our organisation

3. Learning outcomes To be able to choose the most appropriate form of team teaching for the context To build on the strengths and minimise the potential weaknesses of the chosen model

4. What is it? What do you understand by the term “Team- teaching”? Through discussion come up with an agreed definition Are there different types of Team teaching Brainstorm different models of team teaching

5. Different types 2 or more teachers join to teach one group 2 or more teachers join to teach a large group May be for the whole lesson May be for part of the lesson May be in one location or by videoconferencing May be in a larger learning area or “normal” classroom

6. Advantages for the students May increase students’ level of understanding May lead to greater depth of understanding May allow students to see other viewpoints Variety of teaching styles may reach a greater variety of learning styles

7. For the teachers Allows team to play to its strengths Creates a supportive environment Allows development of new teaching approaches Overcomes pedagogic isolation May help create sounder solutions to discipline Fosters intellectual growth

8. Disadvantages for the students Potential for ambiguity and diversity Some students may be confused by more than one way of looking at an issue Some students may feel lost or anonymous in a larger group Less space Compatibility of groups

9. For the teachers Potentially time could be an issue Form, norm, storm, perform Emotional intelligence Compatibility

10. No matter what … Why are you doing it? Who are you team teaching with? Plan, plan, plan Don’t forget afterwards (or afterwords) Anticipate problems and minimise there impact

11. What next? As a department and as individuals, what are you going to do: Now – this week Soon – by the next holiday Later – by the end of the year In the long term – within 3 years Make an action plan