"Maximizing Student Success Through Co-Teaching: Strategies, Challenges, and Best Practices"
Location
Group Three Sessions: Room 101
Start Date
23-2-2024 12:00 PM
End Date
23-2-2024 12:50 PM
First Presenter's Brief Biography
Elizabeth Varas and Danielle Ennis co-teach 9th grade ELA at Richmond Hill High School. Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Mercer University, a Master of Education (MEd) in Special Education from Virginia Commonwealth University, and an Education Specialist (EdS) degree from the University of Virginia, focusing on Reading. She has taught elementary, middle, and high school students over the years. With 23 years of teaching experience, Elizabeth brings a wealth of practical knowledge, innovative strategies, and a passion for educational equity to every classroom. Danielle received her Bachelor degree from Armstrong Atlantic State University with certifications in English 4-12, Social Studies 4-8, and Health and Physical Education P-12. She has a Masters degree in Instructional Technology. Danielle has been teaching for over 25 years. Before transitioning to the high school level, Danielle was awarded Richmond Hill Middle School’s Teacher of the Year for the 2018-2019 school year for her excellence and passion in teaching.
Presentation Type
Concurrent Session
no
Abstract
Have you gotten the message that you will be with a co-teacher? Join this co-teaching pair from Richmond Hill High School as they provide an understanding of the principles and benefits of co-teaching, offer practical strategies for effective collaboration, and address common challenges faced by co-teaching pairs and suggest solutions.
Conference Strands
Co-Teaching
Description
What are your thoughts when an administrator at your school informs you that you will be a co-teacher? Mrs. Ennis and Mrs. Varas both had reactions of apprehension because of past experiences both positive and negative. Fast forward two months into the school year, where they are embracing and loving the idea. So, what happened? Well, to put it simply, they are better together.
In today's quickly evolving educational landscape, the importance of creating inclusive learning environments has never been more pressing. It only happens when you have a partnership of two dedicated teachers, who both bring expertise in their respective fields. This presentation dives into the transformative potential of co-taught partnerships as a dynamic approach to meeting the diverse needs of students. We will discuss a range of co-teaching models and strategies, and the research and reasoning behind them. A central focus of this session is the exploration of best practices for supporting diverse learners in co-taught classrooms with the use of differentiation strategies and assessment options. We will share based on our experiences on how it can benefit your classroom in a multitude of ways. Participants will leave with a comprehensive toolkit of resources, including sample lesson plans, assessment templates, and professional development materials, to support their journey toward creating more inclusive, effective, and student-centered learning environments. Join us in this engaging session to embark on a journey toward more inclusive and impactful teaching practices.
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
"Maximizing Student Success Through Co-Teaching: Strategies, Challenges, and Best Practices"
Group Three Sessions: Room 101
Have you gotten the message that you will be with a co-teacher? Join this co-teaching pair from Richmond Hill High School as they provide an understanding of the principles and benefits of co-teaching, offer practical strategies for effective collaboration, and address common challenges faced by co-teaching pairs and suggest solutions.
