Program
Special Education M.A.
Number of Pages
46
Year Approved
2025
First Advisor
Charles Strand
Second Reader
Susan Larson
Abstract
Co-teaching has become a widely utilized practice between a general education and a special education teacher to make inclusive education possible for students with disabilities. This thesis examines the characteristics and impacts of an effectively implemented co-teaching approach on the academic achievement of elementary-aged students with disabilities. The literature review examines the history of co-teaching, describes the components of co-teaching and its various models, and discusses the positive impacts and barriers of co-teaching when the approach is implemented with fidelity. Peer-reviewed journal articles, case studies, and textbooks were utilized to accomplish the literature review and apply the synthesized research in the application section.
Degree Name
Special Education M.A.
Document Type
Masterʼs thesis
Recommended Citation
Carlson, E. Y. (2025). The Impact of an Effective Co-Teaching Model for Elementary Students With Disabilities [Masterʼs thesis, Bethel University]. Spark Repository. https://spark.bethel.edu/etd/1204
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