In this article, we challenge the status quo of current student-teaching practice, which has remained relatively unchanged for close to 100 years. This 4-year study identifies the differences between a coteaching and a non-coteaching model of student teaching. Quantitative and qualitative results clearly demonstrate the positive impact of…

The goal of this project is to reform teacher preparation through the implementation of a research-based model of co-teaching in student teaching at teacher preparation institutions across the country. Four years of research conducted on a co-teaching model of student teaching has demonstrated a statistically significant increase in academic…

As co-teaching expands into the realm of student teaching, it is essential for universities and their partner districts to examine those components that are critical to the success of a co-teaching partnership. This paper will share the process used in the development of the What Makes Co-teaching Work (WMCW) instrument used to support the…

This paper will describe a project that includes 16 university level co-taught classes. Preparation of the faculty co-teaching along with results from the study will be shared. (Contains 4 tables.)