Conferentie ‘It takes two to teach’

International Conference It takes two to teach, 19-21 november 2025 Antwerp.

Teacher collaboration can be defined as teachers working together to improve teaching practices and student achievement. This collaboration exists on a continuum, ranging from mere aggregations of individuals to strong team collaboration. It can take various forms, such as professional learning communities (PLCs), lesson study, teacher teams (including team teaching, co-teaching, collaborative teaching, professional (learning) teams, (teacher) learning communities, (teacher) learning teams, and communities of practice).

Differences in team composition, organizational structure, time investment, focus, and depth characterize the diverse manifestations of teacher collaboration. Teacher collaboration is a powerful strategy in education. The literature highlights several benefits for students, teachers, and schools as organizations. Benefits for students include better understanding and higher support, although some challenges, such as confusion, have been noted. Outcomes for teachers include professional growth and increased communication, though challenges such as workload and competition are also noted. At the school level, benefits include a more positive school climate, increased adaptation and innovation, but also potential negative aspects such as control and loss of autonomy.

We invite researchers, practitioners, and policymakers who research or observe teacher collaboration across various educational settings to submit a proposal. Several proposal types are welcome, including papers and posters.

More information: About the conference | It takes two to teach! Teacher collaboration for learning and teaching | University of Antwerp