One+Teach+One+Assist

= ONE TEACH, ONE SUPPORT =



With this model one teacher has the primary responsibility for planning and teaching, while the other teacher moves around the classroom helping individuals and observing particular behaviors. For example, one teacher could present the lesson while the other walks around or one teacher presents the lesson while the other distributes materials. __Some advantages of this approach are__ : __Some disadvantages of this approach are__ :
 * Students receive individual help in a timely manner
 * It's easier to keep students on task because of the proximity of the teacher.
 * It saves time when distributing materials.
 * As a process observer, the supporting teacher can observe behavior not seen by the teacher directing the lesson.
 * The supporting teacher can walk around and still continue to observe the other teacher model good teaching practices.
 * Through the eyes of the students, one teacher has more control than the other.
 * Students often relate to one person as the teacher and the other as a teacher's aide.
 * Having a teacher walk around during the lesson may be distracting to some students.
 * Students begin to expect immediate one-on-one assistance.

Your comments should reflect some of the advantages and disadvantages as listed above.

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