barger anderson technology.pdf
Strategic Co-Teaching in Your School
Using the Co-Design Model
by Richael Barger-Anderson, Ed.D.
Robert S. Isherwood, Ed.D.
and Joseph Merhaut, Ed.D.
Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
Contents
I Foundation
- Brief Overview of Special Education ... 3
- The Legal System’s Impact on Inclusion ... 19
II The Co-Design Model for Collaborative Instruction
- Explanation of the Model ... 31 The Nine Elements of the Co-Design Model
- Leadership ... 43
- Assembly of Site ... 55
- Curriculum Knowledge ... 61
- Co-Instruction ... 69
- Classroom Management ... 75
- Adaptations, Accommodations, and Modifications ... 83
- Assessment ... 91
- Personality Types ... 99
- Co-Design Time ... 105 The Four Pathways for Implementation
- Co-Teaching ... 111
- Differentiated Instruction ... 123 Robert C. Snyder
- Technology ... 135
- Scaffolding ... 147
III Conclusion
- Training and Professional Development............................................ 159
- Measuring Success and Closing Thoughts.......................................... 169
Appendix of Blank Forms................................................................... 175
About the Authors
From left to right: Robert Isherwood, Richael Barger-Anderson, and Joseph Merhaut.
Richael Barger-Anderson, Ed.D.
An associate professor of special education at Slippery Rock University. She served as a special education teacher and has written and executed several grants in the areas of inclusion and collaboration.
Robert S. Isherwood, Ed.D.
An associate professor of special education at Slippery Rock University. He also teaches in the Special Education Supervisory Program and holds the position of Graduate Coordinator.
Joseph Merhaut, Ed.D.
Chairman of the Department of Special Education at Slippery Rock University. He was a special education teacher and also served as a school board member.
The Four Pathways for Implementation
Technology
Rapid developments in technology are reshaping how people engage with the world. Through the Internet, information is now accessible to all, enabling personal and professional relationships to form beyond geographical limits.
Educators are increasingly using Web 2.0 tools to create dynamic, content-rich learning activities. These tools are cost-effective, accessible, and capable of presenting information in multiple formats that engage various learning styles. A wiki serves as an interactive collaborative writing tool, allowing for updates and participation from students.
The integration of technology enhances student engagement, supports active learning, and promotes critical thinking.
Benefits of Using Technology in Daily Lessons
- Digital technology and multimedia reach various senses, providing a multimodal experience.
- It allows students to create products of their choice, enhancing ownership of learning.
- Affords choices for students to demonstrate proficiency.
- Promotes critical thinking through project-based learning.
- Facilitates communication among students and teachers.
WebQuests as an Instructional Tool
A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented activity that allows learners to interact with resources online to complete a task that results in a product. Well-designed WebQuests involve analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, usually structured around defining steps and evaluation criteria.
Illuminations and Math Websites
The Illuminations site supports math instruction with a variety of interactive activities. It encourages learning through the Concrete-Representational-Abstract model, emphasizing engagement and comprehension of mathematical concepts.
Supporting Literacy Instruction through Technology
Starfall is an interactive website that provides auditory experiences for students learning phonics and comprehension strategies.
Conclusion
As students grow up in a technology-rich environment, teachers must integrate technology into classrooms to create inclusive and engaging learning experiences. Training and adequate resources for teachers are crucial for effective technology integration.