Assessing the effect of a behavior management course on special education teacher candidates' behavior management knowledge

It is essential for teacher candidates to be knowledgeable in behavior management, but the most effective method of training teacher candidates' in this area is unknown. In this study a behavior management course, a common method for training teacher candidates in behavior management, is evaluated. An Interactive Teaching Assessment was developed to measure participants' knowledge of behavior management in a behavior management course and compared to participants' knowledge in this area in a control condition. The methods, results, implications, and steps for future research in this area are discussed.