team teaching

American  

noun

Education.

1. a program in which two or more teachers integrate their subjects, such as literature and history, into one course, which they teach as a team, to create a broader perspective for the student.

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team teaching British  

noun

1. a system whereby two or more teachers pool their skills, knowledge, etc, to teach combined classes

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Etymology

Origin of team teaching

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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team teaching

Working with professors at Arizona State University’s teachers college, they piloted a classroom model known as team teaching.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 6, 2022

At nearby Whittier Elementary School, the team teaching model looks somewhat different.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 6, 2022

Moreover, while team teaching and collaborating between teachers of different subjects are both great practices, that’s not what they’re doing.

From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2019

But even with abundant resources, it was a challenge to persuade faculty members to do team teaching, according to the dean, Carl P. Zeithaml.

From New York Times ● Apr. 14, 2011

If so, he didn't mind; he found himself savoring his n'ruhar's presence and their frequent touches, and the "team teaching" seemed to be very effective.

From Fearful Symmetry A Terran Empire novel by Wilson, Ann