Date
12-2018
Document Type
Capstone Project (Open Access)
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Department
Liberal Studies
Major
Liberal Studies
First Advisor
Patricia Whang
Abstract
The focus of this Capstone Project is on the communication barriers between Special Education and General Education educators, due to a lack of time for collaboration during the school year. Poor communication between teachers can negatively impact special education students’ academic achievement. Unfortunately, this issue has been around for decades, yet no effective solutions have been implemented. Solutions that have been considered include more teacher training, peer-mediated instruction, and co-teaching. Data was collected from interviews conducted with one administrator, two Special Education teachers and three General Education teachers from a local high school. Surveys were also taken from Special Education students and analyzed. The major themes that emerged from an analysis of the data lead to three action options. Based on the findings, an action was undertaken to help improve the communication between Special and General Education teachers.
Recommended Citation
Diaz, Edith, "Let’s Talk About It: Special Education Communication Barriers with General Education Teachers" (2018). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 408.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes_all/408