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Enhancing Student TeachingThrough Co-Teaching
Teresa Washut HeckNancy BacharachBeth MannSt. Cloud State University
St. Cloud State UniversityLocated in Minnesota
60 miles northwest of Minneapolis
18,000 students
400+ teacher candidates a year
Copyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
Our Goals…
1. Provide an overview of co-teaching in student teaching.
2. Describe the essential elements for co-teaching.
3. Establishing buy-in for co-teaching.
4. Implementing a co-teaching model.5. Discuss how to get others supportive of and
trained in a collaborative co-teaching model.
Copyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
Co-Teaching
Co-Teaching is defined as two teachers working together in a
classroom with groups of students; sharing the planning, organization,
delivery and assessment of instruction as well as the physical
space.Both teachers are actively involved and
engaged in all aspects of instruction.Copyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:
Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
Co-Teaching is an Attitude…An attitude of sharing theclassroom and students.Co-Teachers must always
be thinking…
WE’REBOTH
TEACHING!
Why SCSU Chose Co-Teaching
• Student Teaching hasn’t changed much in 80 years!
• Re-examination of student teaching.• Growing resistance from teachers to take
teacher candidates with high emphasis on NCLB testing.
• Pressures from NCATE and other accreditation agencies.
Copyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
History of Co-Teaching
! PL94 – 142; Now IDEA! Least Restrictive Environment
! Special and General Education teachers needed to work together
! 1993 Walsh and Snyder! 1995 – Landmark research by Cook and
Friend
Copyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
Co-Teaching at SCSUAt SCSU Our Program Impacted by:• ATE Presentation – Michael Perl (1999)
• ATE Presentation – Mid-Valley Consortium (2000)
• Visit to Virginia - (2000)
• Co-Teaching Workshops - (2000-01)
• Applied for Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant • Received Grant, October 2003
• Utilized Cook and Friend research• Developed Program & Collected Data
• Disseminated our research and program• Train the Trainer Program
• 150+ faculty from other institutionsCopyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:
Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
At The Heart of Co-Teaching…• Building Better Relationships
• Communication/Collaboration
• Co-Teaching/Co-Planning
• Active vs. Passive
• Use Expertise of Cooperating Teacher
• Attitude
• Best Way to Meet Student Needs
Copyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
Key Elements• Co-teaching workshop for cooperating
teachers and university supervisors• Co-teaching instruction incorporated in
teacher preparation curriculum• Workshop for matched pairs• One teacher candidate per classroom• Clearly defined expectations, including lead
and solo teaching time for candidates• Designated planning time for co-teaching
each weekCopyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:
Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
" One teach, one observe" One teach, one assist" Station teaching" Parallel teaching" Supplemental teaching" Alternative (differentiated)
teaching" Team teaching
Copyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
Things We Kept
• Solo teaching time
• Placement procedures
• Total time in classroom
• Evaluation forms
• Individual lesson planning
Copyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
Things We Added• Support and Training
• Co-Planning
• Permission for Cooperating Teacher to Stay
• Enhanced Collaboration and Communication
• Focus on Differentiation
• Increased Opportunities for Teacher Candidate to Bring Ideas
• Professional DevelopmentCopyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:
Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
Why Co-Teach?" Increase instructional options for all
students
" Reduce student/teacher ratio" Address diversity and size of today’s
classroom
" Enhance classroom management" Increase student participation and
engagement
" Enhance collaboration skillsCopyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:
Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
Results• Improved Math & Reading Achievement
for students in Grades 1-6
• Benefits to 7-12 learners
• Benefits to Cooperating Teachers
• Benefits to Teacher Candidates• Improved Relationships with Partner
Schools
Copyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
Reading Proficiency
MCA Reading Proficiency Co-Taught One Licensed
Teacher
Non Co-Taught Student Teaching
P
OVERALL (4 Year Cumulative) 78.8% (N=1461) 67.2% (N=6403) 64.0%
(N=572)< .001
Free/ReducedLunch Eligible 65.0% (N=477) 53.1% (N=2684) 49.5%
(N=222)< .001
Special Education Eligible 74.4% (N=433) 52.9% (N=1945) 46.4%
(N=179)< .001
English Language Learners 44.7% (N=76) 30.7% (N=515) 25.8% (N=31) .069
Minnesota Comprehensive AssessmentCompares Non Co-Taught (traditional) and Co-Taught student teaching settingsSignificance between Co-Taught and Non Co-Taught (traditional) student teaching
Copyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
Math ProficiencyMinnesota Comprehensive AssessmentCompares Non Co-Taught (traditional) and Co-Taught student teaching settingsSignificance between Co-Taught and Non Co-Taught (traditional) student
teaching
MCA Math Proficiency Co-Taught One Licensed
Teacher
Non Co-Taught Student Teaching
P
OVERALL (4 Year Cumulative) 72.9% (N=1519) 63.7% (N=6467) 63.0% (N=597) < .001
Free/Reduced Lunch Eligible 54.2% (N=513) 47.3% (N=2778) 45.7% (N=232) .032
Special Education Eligible 72.0% (N=472) 54.7% (N=1906) 48.9% (N=180) < .001
English Language Learners 30.5% (N=118) 28.8% (N=671) 26.8% (N=41) .656
Copyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
Co-Teaching & School Partnerships
• Strengthened our partnerships with districts
• Teachers felt a “part” of the teacher preparation program
• More cooperating teachers then teacher candidates (in most areas)• Schools now want our candidates
• Over 900 area teachers trained in co-teaching
Copyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
Getting Started
Copyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
University Level Buy-InAdministrative and Faculty
• Provide Basic Information
• Secure Dean Support
• Secure Departmental Buy-In
• Identify Key Faculty Within Departments
Copyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
University Supervisor Buy-InUniversity Supervisors:• Need co-teaching training• Clarification of expectations and
observation keys• On-going support• Resources
• Supervisor meetings • 2-3x/semester
Copyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
District Buy InHigh Level District Support• Initial presentations to administrative teams• Multiple methods of information sharing• Present updates to administrative groups and
school board
Grass Roots Support• Present to individual schools• Identified building contacts
Memorandums of Understanding• Formal agreements with each district
superintendent prior to involvement
Copyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
Implementing
Recommendations
• Develop a clear vision and scope
• Determine leadership team
• Design evaluation plan
• Identify institutional and community– Barriers– Supports– Resources
Copyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
Recommendations• Faculty buy-in
– cross departmental
• District buy-in
• Develop communication plan
• Implementation Plan– Preparation– Planning– Expectations– Ongoing Support
Have FUN!!! Infuse Energy…Copyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:
Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
What Former Candidates are Saying…• Comfortable and capable of collaborating
effectively with colleagues
• Equipped to deal with classroom management issues as they arise
• Eager to receive feedback and seek out opportunities for internal and external reflection
• Able to effectively differentiate instruction to better meet the needs of their students
• Knowledgeable in ways to maximize the human resources that might be available, including paraprofessionals, volunteers and parents.
Copyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
What’s Next?
Support Materials• Train the Trainer Workshop
– Two day training– Materials
• DVD - “Changing Student Teaching Through Co-Teaching: Collaboration That Makes A Difference
• Co-Teaching Handbook – “Mentoring Teacher Candidates Through Co-Teaching: Collaboration That Makes A Difference
Copyright 2010, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center:Research Funded by a US Department of Education, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant
St. Cloud State University, College of EducationTeacher Quality Enhancement Center
Dr. Teresa Washut HeckCoordinator of [email protected]
320-308-1742
Dr. Nancy BacharachTQE Project Director
Ms. Beth MannCo-Teaching Specialist
www.stcloudstate.edu/coe/tqe