After reading this article on Team Teaching, I become a fan of the idea. At first I was a bit skeptical, because I know myself and know that I often times like things done "my way". But after reading all the benefits that can come out of teaching with another colleague, I think I would be excited and thankful if I ever got this opportunity in the future. One specific benefit I think comes along with Team Teaching, is if one teacher is more experienced in a certain area or subject, you have the option to have them teach that portion, to more effectively help the student learn. Also, having the opportunity to watch someone other than yourself teach everyday, is extremely beneficial to your own growth as a teacher. Another point I thought was a great idea was that while the one teacher is teaching, the co-teacher can jump in and act as a student, asking valid questions that other students may have but aren't thinking to ask. I think Team Teaching is helpful in so many ways, and can be a fun and effective learning technique for both the students and the Team Teachers.
Reading more in depth about the TPA guidelines was also interesting for me. While the TPA lesson plans are more than a little extensive, I find them extremely helpful when creating a lesson. I am a very organized person, so they really help me plan everything out to a T and help me understand the objectives and goals in my lesson, which I may not think of doing if I was without the TPA guidelines. Overall, I do think they are extensive and time consuming, but I think they are even more beneficial and effective for both the effectiveness of the teacher and for the learning of the students.
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