Co-teaching: Benefits, Problems, Solutions “When one teaches, two learn” “I can't say it works everywhere but it works for me and I wouldn't have it any other way. Is it easy? NOPE! It took a lot of hard work, relationship building and there were snags along the way but so far it is working!” “I have a good friend and we share all the time. She rocks at assessment I rock at presentation. We meld our lessons and constantly trade information and lesson plans. What comes out in the end is great lessons and great assessment.” 2 native English speaking teachers (2006)
This paper will explore the collaboration and relationship between Native English Speaking teachers (NESTs) and Korean English teachers (NNESTs). It isn’t always easy but with a little knowledge, most teachers can adapt and succeed as co-teachers. Two heads are definitely better than one!
1. Why co-teach? There are significant benefits to co-teaching which have been researched and validated. The benefits include those for both teachers and students. Co-Teaching Benefits better student to teacher ratio and more individual attention (especially helpful to lower level students.). a wider use of instructional techniques, to better student learning more and better critical, planning and reflective practices by teachers social skills improvement / better classroom management. a more “community” oriented classroom increased score results.
Benefits for Teachers Teacher training in-house. The Korean English Teacher betters their own language skills while teaching. Both teachers develop new instructional techniques while teaching and sharing.