Whitney Choate, Author at Teach Better

Back to Basics with Co-Teaching: Methods and Conflicts

Whitney ChoateNovember 10, 2020Blog, Connect Better, Lesson Plan Better, Manage Better

TL;DR: Models of co-teaching include station teaching, parallel teaching, alternative teaching, and team teaching. Conflicts may arise with co-teaching, so seek guidance from your administration when needed. Methods of Co-Teaching There are many models of co-teaching. Co-teachers need to find the best methods that work for them. The least effective models are One Teach/One Observe and One Teach/One Assist, which … Read More

Back to Basics with Co-Teaching: Responsibilities & Ratios

Whitney ChoateNovember 4, 2020Blog, Connect Better

TL;DR: Co-teaching allows for increased instructional intensity by having two certified teachers in one classroom. It is important that co-teachers share all responsibilities, and for both teachers to support all students in the classroom. Co-teaching is a marriage. For better or worse, you both are stuck together through the good and the bad for the entire school year. This post … Read More

Powerful Podcasting at the Hands of Students

Whitney ChoateJune 23, 2020Blog, Differentiate Better, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Tech Better

TL;DR: How podcasting can benefit student engagement AND meet content standards. Basic tips for starting a podcast with your students. Why Podcast with Students According to George Washington University, “Students who said they aren’t that motivated at the beginning of class score higher on tests when they listen to podcasts featuring content.” Besides being a fun and engaging way for … Read More

Self Care: Unwind and Recharge

Whitney ChoateDecember 13, 2019Blog, Lead Better, Lesson Plan Better, Manage Better, Self Care Better

In This Post: Valuing self care helps us bring our best selves to the classroom. 8 ways to practice self care over winter break. You can’t pour from an empty cup. You must first take care of yourself. There’s been this quote circulating around the internet in the last few months. It really strikes a chord with me, as last … Read More

Modifications and Accommodations for Diverse Learners

Whitney ChoateDecember 4, 2019Blog, Innovate Better, Lesson Plan Better, Manage Better

In This Post: The difference between modifications and accommodations. Strategies to adjust your classroom activities & instruction to accommodate for diverse learners. A quick guide for modifications or accommodations based on common language found on IEPs and 504s. Meeting the needs of diverse learners in today’s classrooms can be such a challenge. From at-risk, to gifted, to IEPs, 504s, and … Read More

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