Examining Co-teaching through A Socio-Technical Systems Lens

Authors

Robert S. Isherwood, Slippery Rock University
Richael Barger-Anderson, Slippery Rock University
Matthew Erickson, Slippery Rock University

Abstract

Qualitative research was conducted in a large suburban school district implementing co-teaching as a new service delivery model for special education. Researchers examined the changes that resulted from the new service delivery model using a socio-technical systems lens. This framework views schools as open systems that contain a structural, task, human, and technical subsystem. The intent of the study was to document the changes in each of these subsystems resulting from the implementation of co-teaching and to provide educators with strategies to implement co-teaching in a seamless and effective manner. Unanticipated challenges included scheduling, teacher work ethic, personality compatibility, classroom composition, and time.

Recommended Citation

Isherwood, Robert S.; Barger-Anderson, Richael; and Erickson, Matthew (2013) "Examining Co-teaching through A Socio-Technical Systems Lens," The Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship: Vol. 2: No. 2, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58729/2167-3454.1023
Available at: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/josea/vol2/iss2/2