Stages of Working Together

  1. STORMING: Brainstorm! Put everything "on the table" without judgment. All ideas are ok!
  2. NORMING: This is the stage of figuring things out; working out the "kinks." If one thing doesn't work, try something new.
  3. PERFORMING: This is the stage you refine your techniques and really perform. Work together as a team with the students sharing roles and responsibilities. HAVE FUN! Deal with issues/concerns outside of class.



In making it work, THINK ABOUT . . .


. . . your "Intent of Response" to your co-teacher (and students) and ask yourself:
  • Am I trying to control a behavior?
  • Am I trying to stop a behavior?
  • Am I trying to punish?
  • Am I trying to teach?
  • Am I trying to avoid?
  • Am I trying to minimize disruption?
  • Am I trying to maintain a relationship?


Aronin, S. (2010, spring semester). Co-Teaching, EXE 6061. Online Class Lecture. University of Central Florida.