Which co-teaching models are most effective at the elementary and secondary levels and why?
Which co-teaching model you should use depends on the goal of the lesson, as well as a variety of other factors. There is no one most effective model.
What Can a Parent Teach their Child/Teen to do to Respond to Bullying?
Bullying prevention requires us to teach youth how NOT to be a victim. Here are some concrete tips for bullying prevention.
Co-teaching: Co-teachers Supporting Each Other
Co-teaching is often used as a way to support students; whether it’s a special education teacher working in a general classroom, team teaching, parallel teaching or station teaching. It can be a way to give more time and individualized attention to students. At it’s best, though, co-teaching also offers support to both teachers. A pair of experienced, successful co-teachers is like a finely tuned machine - every piece works together smoothly and the teachers are supporting each other in everything they do.
Managing Movement in Your Classroom – An Adult’s Story
Written by Kathy Wright* One of my first memories was hearing the words, "Kathy, sit still!" and my mother pinching me as I tried to sit through a church service. I preferred playing outdoors and was constantly moving. My favorite activity was swinging because I was in constant motion. If I was sitt [...]
One Person CAN Make a Difference
Sometimes when we look at our world, the violence against women, the sexual innuendos in our speech, the degradation of women through movies and media, and the objectification of women through advertisements and TV, we can become jaded and discouraged. I believe we can make a difference. Do this exercise to understand why..