Description of One Teach, One Observe
In this model, one teacher is providing direct instruction while the other teacher is collecting formal data in the form of a chart or other instrument. Depending on the purpose of the observation, the teacher may collect information about one student, several students, or the entire class.
Caution(s): over assignment of the special educator to this duty, specialist may be viewed as an aide or "helper", inhibits the provision of intense, individualized lessons, and data must be used.
Caution(s): over assignment of the special educator to this duty, specialist may be viewed as an aide or "helper", inhibits the provision of intense, individualized lessons, and data must be used.
Sample uses
- Takes advantage of using two teachers in a room
- Allows for the gathering of formal data
- Applicable for academic behavior, classroom behavior, peer interactions, and other data
- Can collect data on each other's teaching behaviors (once a strong catching relationship is development)
Source: Friend, M. (2014). Co-Teach! Building and Sustaining Effective Classroom Partnerships in Inclusive Schools (2nd ed.). Greensboro, SC: Marilyn Friend
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