Journal #9

          I loved this week so much it was amazing to me to learn about all the different kinds of co-teaching. There is:
One teach one observe
Supplemental teaching
Alternative teaching
Station teaching
One teach one observe
Parallel teaching
Team teaching
Each of these teaching techniques are amazing and can help not only the teachers but the students as well. The teachers are able to work with the class and figure out what way is best for the learning environment. I have noticed a few of these co-teaching techniques in the class we have right now. Our teachers both work together to help us grow. They attack us in different ways to where it is a balance. We have a firm yet nurturing classroom that is inviting to us. Our teachers work hard to make sure that we are understanding the criteria for that day and reading the assignments on I-learn.
          I also loved teaching other groups about a simple skill that we have and using our teaching techniques to get the other group we were teaching to understand as well. The group I was in was able to teach another group all about how to tell a quick story of Jack and the bean stalk and use props while expressing the story. I loved this because it gives a child something to do with their hands while they are learning. We were taught sign language from another group which was fun to do. I know a little but it was great to learn a few more words that the other group has prepared for us. All in all this week has been fascinating and look forward to next week.