Understanding Co-teaching: Module 1

What is one advantage of having co-teaching in a general education classroom?

• It allows for more individualized attention for all students

• It focuses solely on students with disabilities

• It decreases the number of teachers needed

• It limits the curriculum to special education needs

What analogy is used to describe co-teaching in the document?

• Co-teaching is like a competition

• Co-teaching is like a marriage

• Co-teaching is like a solo performance

• Co-teaching is like a game.

What is a result of having two teachers in terms of instruction?

• Less dynamic instruction

• More dynamic and varied teaching approaches

• Fewer perspectives

• Less effective instruction

How does co-teaching affect teacher isolation?

• Increases isolation

• Has no effect

• Less isolation

• Causes complete isolation

How does co-teaching help in integrating students with disabilities?

• Increased segregation

• Enhanced inclusion

• No impact on inclusion

• Decreased interaction

Which of the following is a benefit of greater communication between teachers and students?

• Less accountability

• Enhanced creativity

• Greater opportunity for peer mentoring

• Improved learning and development opportunities.

Which role is responsible for holding the expertise of the subject-area curriculum?

• General Education Teacher

• Special Education Teacher

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

Which teacher knows how to differentiate content-specific instruction for students with different learning needs?

• General Education Teacher

• Special Education Teacher

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

Who holds expertise in how to best implement accommodations and modifications for students with special needs?

• General Education Teacher

• Special Education Teacher

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

What is a benefit of more flexible instruction?

• Greater communication

• Enhanced creativity

• Meeting individual needs

• Peer mentoring.