Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education
Date of this Version
2008
Document Type
Article
Citation
To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development (2008) 26
doi: 10.3998/tia.17063888.0026.017
Abstract
Co-teaching is a promising and cost-effective approach to promoting fundamental research-based instructional change. In this chapter, we discuss the theoretical underpinnings of co-teaching and describe our initial experience with it. A new instructor (MF) co-taught with an instructor experienced in physics education research-based reforms (CH). An outsider (AB) conducted separate interviews with each instructor and observed several class sessions. Results include immediate use of research-based instructional practices by the new instructor and a significant change in teaching beliefs over time. Recommendations are made for implementing co-teaching as part of a faculty development program.
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License: CC BY-NC-ND