Alternative+Teaching

= ALTERNATIVE TEACHING =



In alternative teaching, one teacher manages most of the class while the other teacher works with a small group inside or outside of the classroom. The small group does not have to integrate with the current lesson. For example, a teacher could take an individual student out to catch him/her up on a missed assignment. A teacher could work with an individual or a small group for assessment purposes or to teach social skills. A small group of students could work together for remedial or extended challenge work. __Some advantages of this approach are__ : __Some disadvantages of this approach are__ :
 * Working with small groups or with individuals helps meet the personal needs of students.
 * Both teachers can remain in the classroom, so one teacher can informally observe the other modeling good teaching.
 * Groups must vary with purpose and composition or the students in the group will quickly become labeled (e.g., the "smart" group).
 * The students might view the teacher working with the larger group as the teacher in control.
 * Noise level must be controlled if both teachers are working in the classroom.
 * There must be adequate space.

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

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