Date of Award
4-1997
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Special Education and Literacy Studies
First Advisor
Dr. Elizabeth Whitten
Second Advisor
Dr. Janet Dynak
Third Advisor
Dr. Howard Poole
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect that a paradigm shift from a junior high departmental model to a middle school team model had in one rural mid-western school district. The relationship between professional development in collaborative teaming and teaching, and the effective use of these skills, was studied. The researcher took the role of participant observer in order to obtain an inside view of the school for this case study. Participants were observed during team meetings and completed a questionnaire that addressed the identified variables related to interdisciplinary teaming, collaborative teaching, professional development, and administrative support. Overall, it was concluded that the middle school team model can provide positive experiences for teachers and students.
Recommended Citation
Lehmann, Deborah S., "Implementation of a Middle School Team Model: A Case Study" (1997). Masters Theses. 3346.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/3346