Inside Higher Ed reporter Ashley Mowreader explores how team teaching—where two or more instructors share responsibility for a course—can offer significant benefits for both students and faculty, especially in first-year courses. Using Harvey Mudd College as an example, Mowreader highlights how pairing junior and senior faculty to create teaching teams fosters mentorship, enriches pedagogy, and brings fresh perspectives into the classroom. Additionally, students benefit from exposure to diverse disciplines, collaborative teaching styles, and shared office hours that expand access to academic support. While noting that team teaching can be time-intensive and logistically complex, Mowreader argues that proactive planning and communication can help instructors at any level navigate challenges and create more responsive learning environments.
