https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q 30 Days to the Co-taught Classroom en-us 2020-11-10 22:19:19 UTC 2020-11-11 00:37:00 UTC hello@padlet.com aubreydoster https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910821287 -On the first day, it is important to create a team building checklist with your co-teacher
-ask questions about each other; learn each other's strengths and weaknesses (it will help with planning an effective classroom)]]> 2020-11-10 22:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910821287 aubreydoster https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910830642 -come up with a statement that describes your classroom, it will help set the tone
-think about the type of classroom you and your co-teacher want (teacher - centered, student centered or a little bit of both)
^-]]> 2020-11-10 22:31:28 UTC https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910830642 aubreydoster https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910837499 -goals provide focus
-be sure to have a goal individually and together as co-teachers]]> 2020-11-10 22:34:42 UTC https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910837499 aubreydoster https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910844249 -once your goals are set, be sure to share them with your colleagues, parents and students
-create a Venn Diagram for you and your co-teacher to help everyone visually see your similarities and differences]]> 2020-11-10 22:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910844249 aubreydoster https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910891209 -be sure to meet with your co-teacher before and after each school day to ensure you are both on the same page]]> 2020-11-10 23:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910891209 aubreydoster https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910898542 -decide the best meeting place to plan so that you and your co-teacher can plan effectively]]> 2020-11-10 23:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910898542 aubreydoster https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910911564 -make sure your meetings are efficient and well thought out
-stay on task]]> 2020-11-10 23:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910911564 aubreydoster https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910918407 -during meetings it is important to take accurate and detailed notes
-be sure to include the agenda, person responsible and a timeline
-if you are facilitating the meeting make it fun (use soundtracks and movie quotes to crab everyone's attention)]]> 2020-11-10 23:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910918407 aubreydoster https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910925326 -during meetings it is important to listen to your colleagues
-know when to pause
-ask questions if you are not sure what your colleagues is trying to get across
-paraphrase if you need to, to ensure clarity
-avoid using vague language
-be clear and to the point]]> 2020-11-10 23:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910925326 aubreydoster https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910933919 -it is important to collaborate and treat each other equally
-as a co-teacher avoid using "my" instead use "our"
-parents should know you and your co-teacher
-decisions should ALWAYS be made together]]> 2020-11-10 23:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910933919 aubreydoster https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910940716 -be sure you and your co-teacher establish your role's in the classroom and what it is you are responsible for
-who will be in charge of grading? lesson planning? etc.]]> 2020-11-10 23:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910940716 aubreydoster https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910947173 -be sure to always have an open communication with your co-teacher
-communicating effectively is the key to having a successful co-taught classroom
-be accommodating and flexible
-learn not to sweat the "small stuff", frankly, they are pretty much all "small stuff"]]> 2020-11-10 23:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910947173 aubreydoster https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910952711 -create a positive classroom environment
-build a rapport with your students and co-teacher
-make sure to have time to have a classroom meeting on a weekly basis ]]> 2020-11-10 23:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910952711 aubreydoster https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910961495 -choose the best teaching method for you and your co-teacher
-there are many effective methods to choose from (duet teaching, one teach/one assist, one teach/one float, dividing differentiated instructions]]> 2020-11-10 23:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910961495 aubreydoster https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910970622 -parallel teaching is best for classrooms that have students that may need more hands-on instructions
-groups can be divided appropriately]]> 2020-11-10 23:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910970622 aubreydoster https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910977326 -create stations in your classrooms that will be conducive for various types of learning]]> 2020-11-10 23:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/910977326 aubreydoster https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/911009250 -to have an effective and successful classroom
-co-teachers should take turns teaching and observing
-one of the benefits of having a co-teacher is the ability to assess and observe students]]> 2020-11-11 00:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/911009250 aubreydoster https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/911013025 -plan a curriculum that will accommodate different types of learners (visual, audio, hands -on, etc)]]> 2020-11-11 00:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/911013025 aubreydoster https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/911017005 -be sure to make your classroom engaging and exciting
-make instructions filled with activities if possible]]> 2020-11-11 00:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/911017005 aubreydoster https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/911038314 -avoid "boring" lectures
-make your lessons relatable to your students]]> 2020-11-11 00:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/aubreydoster/ekbij4a2d10qbf9q/wish/911038314