Co-Teachers in Classrooms Getting Coffee (Season 3 Episode 3)

Chapter 1 exploration- Kitty and Sue rank the “Co-Teaching Spokes” from Co-Teaching Do’s, Don’ts, and Do Betters” by Wendy Murawski and Toby Karten. 

This conversation delves into the principles of co-teaching as outlined in the book 'Co-Teaching Do's, Don'ts and Do-Betters' by Toby Karten and Wendy Murowski. The hosts discuss their rankings of co-teaching priorities, the importance of instructional models, behavioral interventions, and the integration of social emotional learning. They explore the nuances of MTSS and PBIS, and how differentiated instruction and UDL play a role in effective teaching practices. The conversation emphasizes the interconnectedness of these concepts and the need for collaboration between general and special educators.

To see the transcript for this episode, click here.

Takeaways

The foundational principles of co-teaching are interconnected.

Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) is crucial for special education.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) accommodates diverse learners.

Co-teaching models enhance instructional delivery.

Behavioral interventions are essential for student success.

MTSS and PBIS are frameworks for supporting students' needs.

Differentiated instruction tailors learning to individual students.

Social emotional learning should be integrated into all lessons.

Effective co-teaching requires collaboration and shared expertise.

Understanding by design is key to effective lesson planning.

To see Figure 1.1, The Co-Teaching Spokes

To see the Relevance Wheel from Total Participation Techniques