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Video: Benefits of Collaboration Between General & Special Education Teachers
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Jennifer Carnevale
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Jennifer taught 9th grade ELA and AP Literature for over 8 years. She has a dual master's in English Literature and Teaching Secondary Ed from Simmons University and a BS in Psychology. She is a full-time senior content writer and certified AP Test Reader.
Video Summary for Benefits of Collaboration Between General & Special Education Teachers
This video explores cooperative teaching, where general and special education teachers work together in one classroom.
Cooperative teaching creates instructional mobility with one teacher leading while another assists students individually.
The approach significantly lowers the teacher-student ratio, allowing more personalized attention for each student.
With two teachers present, students have greater access to after-school and individual assistance.
- Teachers can share their unique expertise and teaching approaches
- Different backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to problem-solving
- Collaboration reduces teacher burnout through mutual support
This collaborative model benefits everyone by combining the curriculum focus of general educators with the adaptive skills of special educators, ultimately creating a more supportive learning environment for all students.
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