Co-Teach Better: Comrade In Arms

Meghan PahlkeBlog, Connect Better, Lead Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: The end of the school year can be chaotic, but it’s also an excellent opportunity to foster camaraderie in co-teaching relationships. Co-teachers should find authentic ways to showcase their unique personalities as a team, whether through matching outfits or shared actions based on common interests. Strategies for building camaraderie include leveraging commonalities for positive shared actions, demonstrating positive interactions … Read More

Co-Teaching Is Tough

Meghan PahlkeBlog, Connect Better, Lead Better, Manage Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: A strong co-teaching relationship involves both teachers using their expertise to co-plan, co-teach, and co-assess as equals. Make sure to consistently reflect on your co-teaching relationships and practices. Give both your co-teacher and yourself grace. Co-teaching is tough, whether you have been co-teaching for one semester, one year, or years. Yes, the cliche sayings that a co-teaching relationship is … Read More