Potential challenges to Co-teaching by Jennifer Lennon https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach Made with whimsy en-us 2021-08-12 17:12:09 UTC 2024-10-27 15:55:17 UTC hello@padlet.com Click Here to Expand jenniferlennon1 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677117950 2021-08-12 17:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677117950 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207260 Butting heads, giving students different answers, finding common planning time ]]> 2021-08-12 18:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207260 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207278 Letting go of “control” over planning]]> 2021-08-12 18:31:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207278 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207320 accountability]]> 2021-08-12 18:31:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207320 sharing the decision making process https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207322 2021-08-12 18:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207322 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207323 Not will to do their part]]> 2021-08-12 18:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207323 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207337 Giving up some of the power in the classroom and learning to share, the role of teaching. ]]> 2021-08-12 18:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207337 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207393 The fact that it is a mindset shift to go from doing things "my" way to learning how to do things "our" way.]]> 2021-08-12 18:31:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207393 Letting go of control https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207406 2021-08-12 18:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207406 Finding the time to team plan if preps are not the same https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207418 2021-08-12 18:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207418 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207427 Teachers may not be on the same page with objectives, information, or handling discipline/rewards ]]> 2021-08-12 18:31:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207427 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207469 Clashing ideas on norms/teaching styles, etc.

]]> 2021-08-12 18:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207469 Power Struggle https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207604 2021-08-12 18:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207604 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207646 Productive coplanning time ]]> 2021-08-12 18:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207646 Stepping back and taking time to consult before acting--so used to making decisions on the fly consulting only myself https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207720 2021-08-12 18:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207720 I imagine that it could be difficult if two personality or educating styles fundamentally differ. https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207757 2021-08-12 18:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207757 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207767 Not being on the same page as your co-teacher about how you'll be working together]]> 2021-08-12 18:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207767 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207769 Finding a strong middle ground between teaching styles and ideas]]> 2021-08-12 18:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207769 type A https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207782 some people really like things a certain way. many of these people are teachers LOL so working with another's style isn't always natural]]> 2021-08-12 18:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207782 accountability https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207824 2021-08-12 18:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207824 I think we have so many veteran/experienced people who are accustomed to managing the ship on their own. So it is just a large shift (One that can be wonderful) but still a big shift. https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207825 2021-08-12 18:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207825 Planning time https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207831 2021-08-12 18:31:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207831 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207856 Splitting work evenly]]> 2021-08-12 18:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207856 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207877 When "Team Teaching" it can be hard if you have two very different teaching styles trying to adapt to a common ground that works for both of you and the class.]]> 2021-08-12 18:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207877 Finding that happy medium. It is not their way or my way but OUR way. https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207884 2021-08-12 18:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207884 Adjusting to shared responsibilities https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207908 Adjusting to shared responsibilities and learning what skills enhance the votes Ginny model ]]> 2021-08-12 18:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207908 zacharyyelson https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207909 Most classrooms are personal spaces for teachers to show who they personally are, sharing something that has been traditionally yours with someone else will likely feel different]]> 2021-08-12 18:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207909 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207925 It’s difficult to share a class for the primary teacher. It’s difficult for co-teacher if the primary teacher is weak in classroom mgmt]]> 2021-08-12 18:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207925 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207940 Difficult to dedicate time needed before and after the lesson for the two co-teachers to pre-plan and debrief / adjust following day’s lesson]]> 2021-08-12 18:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677207940 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208000 teachers with different classroom management styles and teaching styles -- can be inconsistent or confusing for students]]> 2021-08-12 18:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208000 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208008  co-teachers not being on the same page during instruction/implementation abs giving students mixed signals ]]> 2021-08-12 18:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208008 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208033 Finding the best solution for kids and being flexible/ compromise ]]> 2021-08-12 18:32:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208033 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208079 Personality type]]> 2021-08-12 18:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208079 Building a trusting relationship with your Co-Teacher https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208113 We all have areas where we are experts and where we are working toward improvement, this can come with insecurities.  Having a co-teacher you trust is important to build a safe learning environment for students.

]]> 2021-08-12 18:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208113 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208115 teachers may not like each other personally, and that could spill over/show up in their teaching]]> 2021-08-12 18:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208115 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208118 Making sure you are in the same page with materials when you have two different agendas outside of that class]]> 2021-08-12 18:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208118 giving up control https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208119 2021-08-12 18:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208119 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208149 Teachers are very used to being on an island in their spaces so sharing space could present a challenge. Also, everyone isn’t ready to be held to the level accountability that coteaching brings ]]> 2021-08-12 18:32:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208149 a person inability to effectively communicate their expectations https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208151 2021-08-12 18:32:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208151 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208173 Let go of control]]> 2021-08-12 18:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208173 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208217 Sharing the responsibility.
Sharing is Caring]]> 2021-08-12 18:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208217 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208229 time to collaborate between peers]]> 2021-08-12 18:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208229 Dominance https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208304 I think the most challenging thing could be one person being TOO dominant and not seeing the other as an equal.]]> 2021-08-12 18:32:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208304 When there is a challenge in the classroom, not taking it all on as my own to solve. Essentially, allowing someone else to help me with solving the problem or attacking that challenge. I tend to want to do it all myself. https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208326 2021-08-12 18:32:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208326 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208342 Straight talk conversations regarding CRT]]> 2021-08-12 18:32:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208342 planning w another person in advance https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208387 2021-08-12 18:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208387 Making changes (in the moment) to the lesson due to student response/lack of student response https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208474 2021-08-12 18:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208474 Best utilizing the opportunity. louannmarinucci https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208502 2021-08-12 18:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208502 Sharing the classroom instruction may be challenging because everyone has their own style of instruction. https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208557 2021-08-12 18:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208557 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208668 giving away that feeling of it being "your" classroom and letting another person in. ]]> 2021-08-12 18:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208668 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208713 I have seen teachers struggle not to be in charge. 

But also, for those who ARE aligned in mindset, planning and communication ahead of time is key. And challenging. ]]> 2021-08-12 18:32:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208713 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208776 Not establishing the most efficient mode of co-teaching relevant to the task. Being stuck in one mode rather than adjusting based off teacher/classroom/student need]]> 2021-08-12 18:32:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208776 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208785 Overall adjustment]]> 2021-08-12 18:32:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208785 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208819 Finding synchronicity ]]> 2021-08-12 18:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208819 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208987 Sharing space]]> 2021-08-12 18:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677208987 planning together - I think it will actually become easier having two brains working on it, but at first I think it may be challenging to get into the flow of working together. adriennehertler https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677209072 2021-08-12 18:33:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677209072 personality differences https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677209096 2021-08-12 18:33:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677209096 Finding a happy meld of teaching styles https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677209100 2021-08-12 18:33:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677209100 Finding time to plan together https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677209298 2021-08-12 18:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677209298 How to split the responsibilities and ownership of the decision-making process. For instance if one teacher runs point for grade-based decisions, whereas another handles the scope and sequence, etc. https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677210098 2021-08-12 18:34:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677210098 https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677210766 if  teachers do not have equal content knowledge  or experience, it is easy to fall into inequitable roles. the challenge is making sure that each person identifies the others strengths and work to lift each other up within the area of each other's expertise

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]]> 2021-08-12 18:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677210806 Lack of trust and lack of chemistry between co-teachers can definitely lead to a classroom slowly, but surely, imploding. I'll be real https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677211461 2021-08-12 18:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferlennon1/Chalcoteach/wish/1677211461