Coteaching in the Science Classroom

I really enjoyed this article because, as someone who has co-taught many science classes, I could relate to everything the authors stated. The article is easy to read and to the point. The a... See More

I really enjoyed this article because, as someone who has co-taught many science classes, I could relate to everything the authors stated. The article is easy to read and to the point. The authors very nicely summarized different (and doable) methods for co-teaching, including the pros and cons to both content area and special education area teachers. While there is no “magic bullet” for teaching the wide variety of students we have in our classes today, these authors will stimulate you to try different methods of co-teaching.

Five Models of Co-Teaching

There are actually five different models of co-teaching – lead and support; station teaching; parallel teaching; alternative teaching; and team teaching. Each of these different models is e... See More

There are actually five different models of co-teaching – lead and support; station teaching; parallel teaching; alternative teaching; and team teaching. Each of these different models is explained. I find this interesting because I only knew of one and I was never part of a co-teaching situation in my 29 years of experience. The pros and cons are explored as well. With so much inclusion in a regular classroom it seems to me that this would be a great opportunity for both student and teacher.