I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with team teaching. There was a moment when the Thai teacher mentioned that she had picked up many new activities from me that she had never encountered before. In the same way, I learned from her how to manage classes, introduce lessons, present activities, and assess students. Our lessons were seamless, and if one of us had a meeting, the other could easily step in and teach the class. This resulted in improved lessons overall because whenever I introduced something, the Thai teacher would build upon it, and vice versa. It also made my workload lighter, as she often took charge of the lesson planning while I supplemented her ideas.

Team teaching made tasks like checking students' workbooks or textbooks much more efficient. With two of us, the process was quicker, and it helped that the students were more disciplined in the Thai teacher's presence, making things a lot easier on me. I miss this collaborative approach, especially since my partner transferred to another school. For at least one term, I experienced truly meaningful teaching alongside my Thai partner. While I enjoy teaching solo, I found it even more fulfilling with a teammate. Our partnership brought us closer, and whenever I faced challenges at school, she was always there to support me.

If given the opportunity to work with another Thai teacher in a similar setup, I would gladly accept. It would lighten the workload, allow me to learn and share experiences, and ultimately, the students would reap the benefits.

Why not give team teaching a chance?

Juan