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

Posted on:2007-04-18Degree:Ph.DType:Dissertation
University:University of VirginiaCandidate:Gelman, Jennifer AFull Text:PDF
GTID:1447390005462956Subject:Education
Abstract/Summary:
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.
Keywords/Search Tags:Behavior management, Teacher candidates, Special education, Training
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