Co-Teaching: The benefits that facilitate a positive learning experience

Abstract My research was conducted on co-teaching and how it benefits students. Co-teaching can help maximize a student’s ability to learn. The benefits that facilitate a positive learning experience in a co-taught classroom can provide an opportunity for all students. Students with special needs are given the opportunity to acquire education and an environment that does not have any restrictions and are given the ability to learn beside their peers. If co-teaching is efficient, students with learning disabilities can gain academic growth and also attain skills to socialize with general education students. My inquiry consisted of different variations of co-teaching. Multiple models can be used by the professionals involved based on their area of knowledge and expertise. Effective co-teaching is most beneficial when teachers address the best possible teaching variation based on the specific needs of the class. Research indicated several issues that have been a concern by staff and administration in order for co-teaching to be present in today’s classroom. Cost, time, and professional development are areas of alarm that must be addressed in order for co-teaching to be effective. The results conclude that even though there is a lack of supportive evidence, school districts should consider a team approach to move away from a one teacher, one classroom system