Date
Summer 2023
ESRP 9000 Professor
Gina L. Peyton, Ed.D.
ESRP 9001 Professor
Gina L. Peyton, Ed.D.
Executive Summary
This strategic research project was designed to provide insight on how to increase general education teachers’ knowledge about special education and inclusive practices. The organization studied is a school district located within a large, affluent, suburban area of New Jersey. After a strengths-weaknesses-opportunities-threats (SWOT) analysis was conducted, examining the internal and external factors of the school district, it was determined the district’s most crucial problem is the poor teacher knowledge of students with disabilities. To fix this issue, four possible solutions were researched: (a) updating the curriculum, (b) having leadership encourage inclusive culture, (c) conducting appropriate training, and (d) promoting collaboration. Ultimately, the solution of promoting collaboration within the school district was selected. The two strategies that could be used to implement more collaboration within the school district were diverse collaborative teams and Quality Teaching Rounds (QTRs).
Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM) was utilized to determine what strategy received the highest total attractiveness score. The total attractiveness score of QTRs was 5.16, meaning it is better to apply to the school district, as opposed to solely implementing diverse collaborative teams. QTRs are made up of diverse groups of education professionals, who participate in professional readings, observations, reflection, and discussions together. The quality of teaching, student achievement, teacher morale, the culture of schools, and collaboration are all proven benefits of QTRs. An action plan was developed which outlined steps which are required for a successful implementation of QTRs within the school district. It is recommended for further research to be done on QTRs within the United States.
Document Type
Strategic Research Project-NSU Access Only
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
College
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Rose M. Bauer. 2023. Implementing Quality Teaching Rounds to Support General Education Teachers’ Knowledge on Special Education. Capstone. Nova Southeastern University. Retrieved from NSUWorks, Abraham S. Fischler College of Education. (22)
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/fse_srp/22.