Co-Teaching in the Differentiated Classroom : Successful Collaboration, Lesson Design, and Classroom Management, Grades 5-12

by Fattig, Melinda L.; Taylor, Maureen Tormey

• ISBN13: 9780787987442
• ISBN10: 0787987441
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-12-10
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

Co-Teaching in the Differentiated Classroom is a practical hands-on guide that explains how to implement co-teaching programs in mixed-ability classrooms. Based on the authors' award-winning model, this important guide shows how special education teachers can pair with general education teachers to improve classroom functioning while promoting high achievement for all students. The book provides tested frameworks and tools for teacher collaboration on lesson planning, student grouping, assessment, and discipline. It also offers guidance on managing overcrowded classrooms and on designing and implementing differentiated lessons and assignments, and includes advice for administrators.

Author Biography

The Authors

Melinda L. Fattig is an instructor in special education at Humboldt State University in Arcata, California.

Maureen Tormey Taylor is a language arts and social studies teacher at the McKinleyville Middle School, McKinleyville, California.

Table of Contents

Collaboration and Co-Teaching	p. 1
Why Collaborate?	p. 3
The Partnership Essentials	p. 11
Working in the Differentiated Classroom	p. 27
The Differentiation Essentials	p. 29
Planning Differentiated Lessons: Essential Steps	p. 43
Sample Lessons, Activities, and Templates	p. 57
Contracts and Menus	p. 69
Assessment as a Grading Tool	p. 97
Implementing a Schoolwide Program	p. 103
Essential Administrative Support	p. 105
Reflections on Making Change Happen	p. 111
Glossary	p. 117
Annotated bibliography	p. 119
References	p. 122
Index	p. 124
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