Teachers make better use of their particular strengths. Teachers can refine and improve their teaching skills as the team develops. Giving help to each other is easier for teachers in team situations. Teacher morale is higher because of continued contact with adults. Opportunities for leadership present themselves.
Greater flexibility is provided for instruction.
The correlation of subject matter through cooperative planning is improved. Student interest and motivation are increased. Student achievement improves because of coordinated planning. Curricular continuity is improved. An integrated curriculum allows teachers to draw the content of the unit from a combination of two other important areas.