Ruston

1. One teaching - One Observing

 * use this model to gather information/data collection for RTI
 * one partner is the primary instructor
 * one partner plans
 * allows one partner to learn curriculum

2. One teaching- One Assisting

 * One teacher is the primary instructor while the other provides support
 * planning done collaboratively
 * one partner will provide curriculum expertise while other partner provides input about teaching/learning strategies
 * one partner circulates around the classroom to provide student support
 * this model should only be used about 20% of the time

3. Station teaching

 * two teachers deliver instruction and one group works independently
 * lower teacher:student ratio
 * students with disabilities can be more easily integrated
 * both partners play an equal role in developing the content and instructional delivery
 * each person has separate responsibility
 * need to be VERY explicit with instructions to make stations work
 * recommended use 30-40 of the time

4. Parallel Teaching

 * teachers teach half the class
 * teachers jointly plan instruction
 * Partners jointly teach the same material to two heterogeneous groups
 * allows for lower teacher:student ratio
 * allows for more creative teaching/learning styles
 * BOTH teachers must be comfortable and confident in content
 * this model should NOT be used for INITIAL instruction

5. Alternate Teaching

 * One partner manages the larger group while one teacher works with a small group for varied purposes (pre-teach, re-teach, supplement, enrichment)
 * small groups should be changing
 * equal and extended collaboration and planning donee by both partners
 * used to improve class management by providing increased individualized instruction to students who require more structure and attention
 * Good for RTI implementation
 * each partner should have a solid understanding of the curriculum

6. Team teaching

 * two teachers serving as one - both are actively involved involved in instruction
 * both teachers deliver instruction at the same time - "tag team"
 * Requires shared responsibility
 * both partners share planning
 * can prompt innovative teaching
 * requires a solid relationship between partners
 * both partners need to share a philosophy
 * both partners need knowledge of the content