Co-Teaching: How We Do It

If you just began a new school year as a co-teacher—or if you’re just intrigued by the possibilities of a teaching partnership and want to see one in action—this post is for you. In this “Voices from the Classroom” vignette, adapted from Collaborative Teaming by Margaret King-Sears, Rachel Janney, and Martha Snell, co-teachers Julia and Michelle talk about their experience teaching a high school chemistry class together. Read on to learn about the benefits of co-teaching and some tips from real-life teachers who made it work.