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Explore common misconceptions about co-teaching in this insightful presentation by Janene Malone and Jennifer Mihalecsko. Discover how co-teaching classrooms operate under the same curriculum as other grade-level classes, allowing for differentiated instruction to meet individual student needs. Understand that co-teaching fosters collaboration between educators, enhances engagement, and provides opportunities for one-on-one and small-group instruction. This session aims to clarify that co-teaching is inclusive, not limiting, and benefits all students regardless of their abilities.
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MythsAboutCo-Teaching Presented by: Janene Malone Jennifer Mihalecsko
The co-teaching classroom follows a different curriculum • Follows same curriculum as the other grade level classes • Teachers plan as a grade level to ensure continuity • General ed. classroom with modifications
The co-teaching classrooms move at a slower pace • Follows same curriculum map as grade level class • Teachers plan together-must stay on track • Children not “bored” due to differentiation
All the “slow” and/or “low” students are put into the co-teaching class • General ed. Classroom-students of ALL abilities are present • Class is differentiated to meet individual needs • Children are not “labeled” by being in a co-teaching class
Children are distracted by having more than one adult in the classroom • Allows for more one-on-one and small-group instruction • Always someone available to help • Expert instruction based on area of expertise