Teaching in Tandem: Effective Co-Teaching in the Inclusive

Teaching in Tandem: Effective Co-Teaching in the Inclusive Classroom

Co-teaching is an equal partnership between a special education teacher and a general education teacher. They share a classroom and responsibilities for teaching all students in the class. But what does co-teaching look like? How does it work? Are we doing it right? Finding the answers to these questions is critical to the effectiveness of a co-teaching program that is grounded in inclusive educational practices. In this book, you ll learn how co-teachers

*Define what effective co-teaching is and what it is not;
*Engage students in evolving groups, using multiple perspectives for meaningful learning opportunities;
*Resolve differences in teaching and assessment practices;
*Respond to parents and students about inclusion and co-teaching concerns; and
*Organize and teach an equitable, inclusive classroom.

Concise and informative answers to questions posed by real teachers, administrators, and parents help you learn about the components of co-teaching. And vignettes about issues that arise in co-teaching situations will help you start conversations and solve day-to-day challenges inherent to co-teaching.

Whether you re already involved in co-teaching programs or are soon to embark on the effort, Teaching in Tandem provides knowledge and tools that you can use to create effective partnerships and powerful learning environments for teachers and students alike. Every teacher, principal, administrator, and paraprofessional who participates in co-teaching or who is worried about how to address inclusion needs this book.

An additional annotated resource list is available online, along with an ASCD Study Guide.
Country USA
Brand ASCD
Manufacturer ASCD
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
UnitCount 1
Format Abridged
EANs 9781416613404
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	ASCD
Manufacturer	ASCD
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
UnitCount	1
Format	Abridged
EANs	9781416613404
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Teaching in Tandem: Effective Co-Teaching in the Inclusive Classroom

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