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. |