Students appreciate these opportunities to identify careers they might enjoy, and even have a passion for. Instead of having a broad-based, general kind of education, now people can see how learning applies specifically to students' futures. In another year, when articulation agreements are in place with local community colleges, college credit will be available for students in Tech Prep classes. Because of their tremendous success, the Tumwater team now travels nationwide to help other schools set up similar programs. Their presentations feature students' computer-generated work, along with videos from the classroom, to demonstrate how team teaching and integration process work.
Participants get plenty of hands-on instruction in many of same activities that students do.
Keys to Successful Teamwork Bridge ideological differences by emphasizing how both groups' needs will be satisfied. Find a common philosophy that guides your project. Make sure enough experienced teachers are involved who have some expertise and familiarity with the curriculum. Request that administration assign a balance of experienced teachers to the team. Develop a familiarity base to ensure that the program continues in spite of staffing changes.