High School Students' Perceptions of and Performance in a Co-Taught Versus a OneTeacher Taught Classroom

Abstract

This study evaluated whether co-teaching affected high school students more than one teacher teaching. The researcher determined whether students received higher grades in a co-taught classroom versus a one-teacher taught classroom by gathering data on the second quarter grades of the participants and organizing them into categories to determine what contributed to the grade discrepancies. This study also investigated whether students enjoyed learning in a co-taught environment versus an environment with one teacher. Four participants took part in an interview to determine their perceptions. The researcher asked questions to develop an understanding of the benefits, drawbacks, and personal gains made through co-teaching. The collection of student data provided teachers with a more sound understanding of when, where, and with whom to implement co-teaching