TEAM+TEACHING+THOUGHTS

SOME THOUGHTS ON TEAM TEACHING a discussion hosted by Simone and Pharni

__Harrisfield-__ start the day in homegroups have specific areas for resources students have own tubs for belongings L-shaped table layout 8 groups stay with groups for a week

__Others-__ have Literacy and Numeracy ends to the building Wonderful Wednesdays - streaming students

__SOME POSITIVES -__ good modelling from other teachers sharing the funny things that happen in a day teachers' desks are close helps plan informally sharing the skills/strengths of other teachers students benefit from social interaction builds resilience discipline pressure is not just on one teacher planning is shared

__SOME NOT SO POSITIVES-__ if one teacher is away the othe teacher takes on more sound is an issue in a large space lose spontanaeity reporting on students needs considering - does one teacher report on own home group students, or on all for Literacy for example? discipline is tricky with a large number of students - teachers needing same expectations? lots of distractions for students with activities everywhere Special Needs children can find the environment challenging

Team teaching for Preps? Maybe, maybe not - seems most teachers feel that Preps need structures, routine and own special space and the feeling of being part of a class group, ideally with a Teacher's Aide in the room for support. This leads to considerations of our new buildings and how to effectively teach Preps in these new spaces - making sure we have appropriate spaces e.g., wet areas, easy access to outdoor area for Preps.

