Co-Teaching Lesson Planning Quiz

The coach and the teacher map out a specific activity or lesson using data, curriculum guides, activity guides etc. What coaching strategy am I?

• Side-by-Side Coaching

• Co-Planning

• Co-Teaching

• Gradual Release

In what stage of the coaching cycle would co-planning occur?

Why is co-planning important?

• Ensures diverse student needs are met

• If we don't plan it, who will

• Show (tell) teachers how to do it...

• Combine expertise to create effective lessons

What are key components of effective co-planning?

Groups:

(a) Effective

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(b) Ineffective

• communication without accountability

• focus on student outcomes

• clear communication

• shared goals

• directed goals

• collaborative

• focus on teacher convenience

• one sided

How can co-planning improve teacher practice? Choose ONE.

• Observing exemplar teaching

• Develop instructional techniques

• Encourage reflective practice

• Receive immediate feedback

What are steps involved in a successful co-planning session? Choose THREE.

• Sending a calendar invite

• Reviewing Student Data

• Internalization of Curriculum

• Defining learning objectives

• Including time for teacher to vent

Reorder the following: How can co-planning be structured to maximize efficiency?

• Identify student learning goal(s)

• Set a clear agenda

• Collaboratively plan targeted component of lesson

• Review curriculum, pacing, and learning experience expectations

• Connect with teacher instructional target goal

What role does student data play in co-planning?

• helps teacher identify student needs

• helps teacher learn how to find data

• helps teacher learn student names

• keeps teacher accountable for tracking data

How can co-planning address the needs of diverse learners? Select TWO.

• Special education and/or EB specialists may be invited to plan for accomodations

• Specialists strategically suggest multiple ways to deliver instruction and how to differentiate learning

• Planning for a one-size fits all lesson.

• Ensuring teachers follow the curriculum as is since it has everything...

MATCH common challenges in co-planning to how they can be overcome.

• Establish regular meeting times

• Defiance

• Focus on student-centered goals

• Different teaching philosophies

• Bless and release to admin. (follow up)

• Time constraints