Types of service models for co-teaching and inclusion classrooms, and the pros and cons of them

Supported teaching, Parallel Teaching, complementary teaching, and team teaching.
Supported Teaching-Is according to Polloway, Patton, and Serna (2018),""where one co-teacher is the lead teacher and the other teacher circulates around the room during instruction. Pros: Allows teachers of different ability levels to be effective. Cons: Teachers may not be viewed as equals.

Parallel Teaching- Is according to Polloway, Patton, and Serna (2018),""Both teachers lead their own separate groups" Pros: allows more individualized attention. Cons: Requires co-teachers with the same expertise and experience level.

Complementary Teaching-Is according to Polloway, Patton, and Serna (2018),""one co-teacher typically has the expertise and the other co-teacher complements the instruction of the lead teacher." Pros: Allows teachers skills to overlap and cover any deficiencies.     Cons:Teachers need to be on the same page and have a great relationship and knowledge of the other's skills.

Team Teaching- Is according to Polloway, Patton, and Serna (2018),""co-teachers are equally engaged in the delivery of instruction." Pros: Teachers are equally used.   Cons: Students are not receiving as much 1 to 1 attention as both teachers are presenting the lesson.

Inclusive Classrooms according to Polloway, Patton, and Serna (2018),"[are] general education classrooms with a mix of general and exceptional learners."

Pros and Cons of Inclusive Classrooms

Pros and Cons

Critical Review of Inclusive Classrooms

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