Exploring Communication Between Paraprofessional and Teacher

This study utilized a basic qualitative approach to exploring communication between paraprofessional and teacher. The goals of this study were to (a) explore communication between a paraprofessional and supervising teacher; (b) reflect on the experiences and perceptions of teacher and paraprofessional teams implementing an ongoing, structured communication process; and (c) generate insights about paraprofessional and supervising teacher communication. Research results reflect the input from 24 participants, 12 paraprofessionals and 12 supervising teachers, determined by purposeful sampling, located in central Kansas. These 12 teams provided input into how, when, where, and why they communicated. Additionally, these teams shared information on the outcomes from communication and effects of their experiences from implementing a structured communication process involving (a) progress monitoring daily of a student's academic skill or behavior, (b) meeting at a predetermined time, and (3) completing a communication form. Results of the study highlighted positive and proactive effects of communication.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Kansas

Year dc:date.issued

2008

Author dc:creator

• Amos, Betty A

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Morningstart, Mary E.
• Clark, Gary M.

• Education, Special
• Education, Teacher Training
• Education, Administration
• paraprofessional
• communication
• teacher
• brainstorming
• strategies
• exploring

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright held by the author.

Language dc:language.iso

EN

Dc Identifier Other

http://dissertations.umi.com/ku:2473

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:kuscholarworks.ku.edu:1808/36827