Chapter 7: Co-Teaching
Chapter Assessment
1. Which of the following does not describe an appropriate co-teaching arrangement?
A. two or more professionals
B. joint delivery of instruction
C. two professionals teaching separately on alternate days
D. a diverse group of students to teach
2. In co-taught classes, each professional performs all of the following activities except
A. shares decision making about instruction
B. has an active role in teaching
C. contributes to the overall coordination and delivery of instruction
D. teach in different classroom
3. Station teaching is a co-teaching approach described as
A. an opportunity for one professional to observe agreed upon behaviors in another
educator’s classroom
B. one teacher teaching while the other teacher supports the classroom
C. an approach that actively involves both instructors and clearly divides the labor in
the classroom
D. one teacher delivering large group instruction while the other works with special
education students
4. A drawback to the one teaching, one observing approach is that
A. if used indiscriminately, it can result in one professional acting primarily as an
assistant
B. students become confused as to who is their teacher
C. the task of observation subsumes the role of teaching
D. the presence of an observer often makes the students feel uncomfortable
5. The methods of preteaching, reteaching, and skill assessment lend themselves to which
approach to co-teaching?
A. parallel teaching
B. alternative teaching
C. station teaching
D. teaming
6. Which co-teaching approach requires the greatest level of trust and commitment?
A. station teaching
B. alternative teaching
C. parallel teaching
D. teaming
7. What is most essential for a co-teacher?
A. interpersonal skills
B. flexibility
C. commitment
D. problem solving skills
8. Noise and movement are common concerns when using which co-teaching approach?
A. station teaching
B. alternative teaching
C. parallel teaching
D. teaming
9. All of the following are suggestions for success in co-teaching except
A. Plan to meet after at the end of the first month of the semester.
B. Begin co-teaching on the first day of school.
C. Prepare in detail for the first day of co-teaching.
D. Develop the habit of using “we” language.
10. The degree to which co-teachers agree on their expectations that all students learn
the general curriculum is an indication of which aspect of co-teaching?
A. Parity signals
B. Philosophy and beliefs
C. Classroom routines
D. Discipline
11. True or False Teaming may not be the best approach for novice co-teachers.
12. True or False The one teaching, one assisting approach should be used on a limited
basis.
13. True or False Classes in which paraeducators deliver services to students are
considered to be co-taught.
14. True or False Co-teaching can involve two or more teachers, a teacher and a related
services professional, or a teacher and another specialist.
15. True or False Co-teaching and collaboration are synonymous terms.
16. True or False The most essential skill for a co-teacher is flexibility.
17. True or False How we convey to students and others (e.g., teachers, parents, etc.) that
we are equals in the classroom is a parity signal.
18. True or False Administrators should address whatever aspect of teaching and classroom
life each teacher feels strongly about.
19. True or False The most common concern among co-teachers is lack of common
planning time.
20. True or False The time required for planning for co-teaching increases as professionals
develop collaborative work relationships, learn specific interaction skills,
and refine their time management skills.
21. Describe some of the advantages to students in co-taught classes.
22. List and explain three instructional activities that are especially appropriate for parallel
teaching.
23. Define co-teaching and give examples of each type of co-teaching situations.
24. List and explain three examples of parity signals.
25. It is suggested that co-teachers routinely discuss certain topics in order to maintain a
collaborative relationship. List and explain six of these topics.
26. Discuss six ways school administrators can demonstrate support for co-teaching
programs.
Chapter 7: Co-Teaching
Chapter Assessment
