SPED 6161 The Principles of Co-Teaching

Co-teaching has increasingly become more popular as education moves to more collaborative models of instruction. This course will help participants reflect on what they can bring to a co-teaching framework and on aspects of co-teaching that are essential for co-teaching partnerships to succeed. Participants will learn the different models of co-teaching, how to co-teach with a specialist, and how to apply specific strategies to foster learning in a collaborative environment. Participants will build knowledge about benefits and challenges associated with co-teaching and about the importance of collaboration. Those who take this course will also have an opportunity to find, develop and use resources related to co-teaching. Appropriate for grade levels K-12.