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:

1. Creates an environment of active, involved, exploratory learning
2. Our team has the strength of 4 brains
3. Shared learning styles- problem solving
4. Children have like minded students working with them so success is achievable.
5. Variety of teaching styles
6. Shared team planning

Disadvantages:

1. Days that swapping classrooms doesn't happen
2. Sharing progress with children increases
3. 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.

Link to Collaborative teaching plan