Teaching for Results

Best Practices in Integrating Co-Teaching and Differentiated Instruction

By (author) Matthew J. Jennings

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Publication date:

23 July 2012

Length of book:

126 pages

Publisher

R&L Education

ISBN-13: 9781610487849

Collaborative teaching has the potential to improve the performance of both students and teachers. However, this method is not regularly capitalized in many schools because teachers who are assigned to co-teach often lack task-specific knowledge and skills to better prepare them. Fortunately these skills can be learned. In addition to establishing a solid foundation of teamwork skills, Teaching for Results will explain how to use the structure of co-teaching to practically and effectively implement differentiated instruction in their classrooms. This essential guide will demonstrate to readers how to use best practices in differentiated instruction in order to effectively co-manage, co-assess, co-plan, and co-instruct a diverse group of learners in any general education classroom.

Chapter 1Integrating Co-Teaching & Differentiated Instruction
Chapter 2Team Development
Chapter 3Laying the Foundation for a Collaborative Classroom
Chapter 4Assessment for and of Learning
Chapter 5Instructional Planning and Preparation
Chapter 6Instruction in a Co-Taught Classroom
Chapter 7Continuous Improvement
Chapter 8The Role of the Administration
Appendix
References
About the Author

Dr. Matthew Jennings has written a very practical and insightful book on collaborative teaching. School administrators interested in the intricacies and benefits of co-teaching, and individual teachers who want to improve their co-teaching techniques and effectiveness, can look to Teaching for Results as a primary resource. Dr. Jennings provides a clear explanation of how to develop an effective co-teaching partnership, create a collaborative classroom, and deliver instruction as a team in a way that leverages the knowledge, skills, and talents of the teachers and improves the quality of education for all students in the classroom. Furthermore, he lays out strategies for administrators to help develop more effective collaborative teaching within a school or district. As a school district superintendent, Dr. Jennings understands what administrators and teachers need to know in order to implement a successful practice. Teaching for Results is packed with useful guidance and is written in an engaging, understandable style. It is a must-read for any educator looking to engage in a collaborative teaching environment!