Re: Switching Classes - opinon? Research?

No.
If what you do is working for you and your colleague and for the
kids, why change? Certainly by 5th grade, kids are able to deal with
switching science/social studies and if that allows you to teach a
subject about which you care vs. a subject that you feel you don't
bring much to - why not?

There is research on everything and nothing in education - and how
would measure positive results? By life-long happiness? By
productivity in adult life? Or by more test scores on standardized tests?

Why not do your own research? Ask your students. If your students and
their parents are happy and smiling and so are you and your
colleague, it sounds to me like you're doing the right thing.

We switch several major subjects in 5th here. 5th graders these days
are more like 6th or 7th graders - our 5th graders would drive us
nuts if we kept them in the same classroom or with the same teacher
for all their major subjects.
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>>> What do you think is more beneficial for 5th grade students
>>> who are entering middle school the following year, switching
>>> classes for Social Studies and Science or being in a self
>>> contained? I'm aware of the pros and cons for both but am
>>> wondering if there has there been any professional research
>>> done in support or against either option? I've always
>>> switched with a partner for SS and Science, we like it
>>> because we can plan better and are not so overwhelmed
>>> teaching all subject areas with such a broad scope of
>>> content. The students like it, because it allows for more
>>> movement, independence and responsibility, which I believe
>>> they are ready for at this age. What's your opinion?