One Plans, One Reacts

One co-teacher plans and the other makes suggestions for improvement.

Benefits

Provides opportunity for good feedback and discussion of lesson plan elements

Gives the teacher who is planning space for creativity in initial plans

Concerns

Provides response after the fact instead of in real time

Initial approach may not meet expectations of the other teacher

One teacher may feel like an assistant

Notes

You are likely familiar with this strategy, possibly from your days as an intern. It is similar to a more traditional internship experience.

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