Teaching in the Inclusive Classroom: Making it work for everyone
Short background on Inclusion
Why are we doing this? What exactly is meant by “A Shared Responsibility?” What are the benefits for students? Are there benefits for teachers?
Roles of the teacher in a shared classroom
Planning, Delivering instruction, Adapting materials, Parent communication, Accommodations, Providing Feedback, Grading
Co-teaching Models
One Teach-One Observe, Station Teaching, Parallel Teaching, Alternative Teaching, Teaming, One Teaching, One Assisting
Co-Teaching Implementation
School Factors, Student Factors, Teacher Factors
Setting up the Classroom
Spaces for both teachers, Location of Materials, Physical arrangement of classroom furniture, Centers
Classroom Management
Organizing student information, Planning and maintaining daily routines, Rules that assist in classroom management, Methods for addressing classroom discipline
Parity between teachers: Collaboration
Teachers’ names, Sharing the work, Sharing the planning, Sharing the reflection and reworking of lessons