On-Line Co-Teaching Modules: Lessons in Preparing Mentor Teachers and Teacher Candidates

Abstract

This paper is a report on the findings of a study that analyzed existing data surrounding the use and evaluation of an on-line training module focused on preparing mentor teachers and their teacher candidates for the challenges associated with the co-teaching model that Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College utilizes. After completing the training, both mentor teachers and teacher candidates were asked to fill out a short evaluation of the training. This was analyzed in order to gauge how effective mentor teachers and teacher candidates feel the on-line module is in preparing them for the year-long co-teaching experience they are about to embark upon.