Myths About CoTeaching

1
Myths About Co-Teaching

• Presented by
• Janene Malone
• Jennifer Mihalecsko

2
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

3
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

4
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

5
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