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Co-teaching: review and guidelines for practice

  • Anna Zamkowska*
  • , Marcia Pilgrim
  • , Garry Hornby
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Casimir Pulaski Radom University
  • Providence Secondary School

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Abstract

Co-teaching has become widely used as one of the key strategies for providing inclusive education for learners with special educational needs. This literature research review on co-teaching in schools is presented with the aim of identifying recommendations for best practice. The implementation of co-teaching in the USA, Australia, Finland, Ireland, Greece and Germany, is discussed. Five key recommendations considered best practice when implementing co-teaching are: embed peer coaching in evidence-based practices within the co-teaching partnerships; establish consistent structured routines and protocols for planning and reviews; provide ongoing teacher professional development and structured peer coaching; encourage teachers to avoid over-reliance on only one model of co-teaching; and ensure that interventions are aligned with the needs of the supported children with special educational needs.

Original languageEnglish
JournalPreventing School Failure
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2024

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  2. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Education
  • Developmental and Educational Psychology

Keywords

  • Co-teaching
  • guidelines for practice
  • inclusive education
  • special educational needs

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