If you could have two of anything, what would it be? Everything, right? In most cases, two is better than one!
I'm currently on Spring break, but I had the opportunity to do some tutoring at school. I team taught with another teacher and it felt great! I wondered what would education be like if all schools implemented a team teaching model.
Some teachers are stronger in different content areas. I've taught grades K-3, and science was never my favorite subject to teach. We're not going to talk about the rock experiment! I loved teaching math and reading. Having a partner who loved teaching science and social studies would been much more effective.
So much can get accomplished by having two strong teachers in the classroom. Let's face it, class size isn't getting any smaller. Therefore, the more adult bodies in a room, the merrier.
Behavior management would be a breeze. Teachers would never have to stop instruction to address behavior issues. A realistic expectation for small groups can be made, and actually implemented. Differentiated instruction and independent work time would be a dream!
If I was ever so fortunate to open my own school, team teaching would be my first initiative!
Educationally Yours,
T.W.T
