This term I am wanting to work on getting all parents onto our classroom blog, as this is the major tool used for communication. I have have sent home information on how to access the blog and are encouraging parents to make comments.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Collaborative teaching/Planning- Middle School -Term 3
Last year when I taught in the middle team I was in a single cell classroom Room 12. I was part of a collaborative planning team which I really like and find very beneficial but left to my own devices. Upon taking the position of long term reliever for Room 11 (in room 16), I knew that I would be collaborating with Mrs. Simth's class and there will be another two classes collaborating in the same way within then block.
Some of the advantages:
Link to Collaborative teaching plan
Some of the advantages:
- Creates an environment of active, involved, exploratory learning
- Our team has the strength of 4 brains
- Shared learning styles- problem solving
- Children have like minded students working with them so success is achievable.
- Variety of teaching styles
- Shared team planning
Disadvantages:
- Days that swapping classrooms doesn't happen
- Sharing progress with children increases
- Communication between Kath and I needs to be on spot at all times
Ways to combat:
Middle room communication board,
10 minutes after school Tuesday, Thursdays to reflect together on targets.
I am looking forward to the challenges that are ahead and the refection.
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