What do teachers, pupils say?
Mar 16, 2010
<b>Teachers</b><br>Stephen Okia, a mathematics teacher at Sir Apollo Kaggwa Primary School, Mengo, says co-teaching is an effective way of handling difficult topics.
Teachers
Stephen Okia, a mathematics teacher at Sir Apollo Kaggwa Primary School, Mengo, says co-teaching is an effective way of handling difficult topics.
“It is suitable for slow learners, but the fast learners may feel like the teacher is dragging them behind,†he says. However, Okia says the method does not allow a teacher to cover a lot within a short period.
James Mukasa of the same school says co-teaching enables teachers to learn from each other. “We plan the lessons as a team and agree on who should handle which concept. This helps us show pupils the importance of teamwork,†says Mukasa.
Grace Mpiima of St. James Primary School Biina says co-teaching promotes discussions, leading to active participation by pupils.
“Sometimes teachers get to learn from pupils who read and research,†she says.
Pupils
Anfield Nsubuga, a Primary Seven pupil of Sir Apollo Kaggwa Primary School, says he understands better with two teachers in class.
“When I fail to understand one teacher, I may grasp the other’s views because their approach is different,†he says
Another pupil, Esau Turyatemba, finds co-teaching an effective way of bridging the gap between pupils and teachers.
“Co-teaching gives me a closer interaction with my teachers since several of them handle a lesson the same time,†he says.
Stephen Okia, a mathematics teacher at Sir Apollo Kaggwa Primary School, Mengo, says co-teaching is an effective way of handling difficult topics.
“It is suitable for slow learners, but the fast learners may feel like the teacher is dragging them behind,†he says. However, Okia says the method does not allow a teacher to cover a lot within a short period.
James Mukasa of the same school says co-teaching enables teachers to learn from each other. “We plan the lessons as a team and agree on who should handle which concept. This helps us show pupils the importance of teamwork,†says Mukasa.
Grace Mpiima of St. James Primary School Biina says co-teaching promotes discussions, leading to active participation by pupils.
“Sometimes teachers get to learn from pupils who read and research,†she says.
Pupils
Anfield Nsubuga, a Primary Seven pupil of Sir Apollo Kaggwa Primary School, says he understands better with two teachers in class.
“When I fail to understand one teacher, I may grasp the other’s views because their approach is different,†he says
Another pupil, Esau Turyatemba, finds co-teaching an effective way of bridging the gap between pupils and teachers.
“Co-teaching gives me a closer interaction with my teachers since several of them handle a lesson the same time,†he says.