USING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN A COLLABORATIVE CLASSROOOM TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Keywords:
Cooperating teaching, inclusive classroom, special education, collaboration, ICT.Abstract
This paper discusses the fundamentals of cooperating teaching - the
role of general subjects teacher as well as the role of the special education teachers in
a collaborative classroom. Enhances was laid on two roles of the special education
teacher which are - permanent and temporary co-teaching roles. Also discussed were
necessary steps needed for effective planning for collaborative teaching. The paper
later gave examples of some technology devices that could be used for educational
application and steps to follow to improve students’ achievement through the use of
ICT. Finally, conclusion was drawn.
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