ERIC Number: EJ1031635
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 21
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-4805
Measuring Practicing and Prospective Elementary Teachers' Efficacy for Classroom Management: A Preliminary Development and Validation Study
Putman, S. Michael
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, v59 n3 p420-441 Fall 2013
Research has shown efficacy exerts a powerful influence on behavior. Classroom management represents one vehicle for demonstrations of these behaviors, yet few instruments focus solely on the measurement of this domain-specific form of efficacy. This research explored the relationship between teacher self-efficacy and classroom management through the development and validation of the Efficacy for Classroom Management Scale (ECMAN). Results indicated two factors may contribute to teachers' self-efficacy for classroom management. Additional analyses revealed scores on ECMAN were correlated with a previously validated instrument for measuring efficacy. Implications are described relative to additional validation efforts and prospective uses for the instrument.
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Self Efficacy, Classroom Techniques, Teacher Behavior, Behavior Rating Scales, Test Construction, Program Validation, Psychometrics, Performance Factors, Attitude Measures
University of Alberta, Faculty of Education. 845 Education Centre South, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G5, Canada. Tel: 780-492-7941; Fax: 780-492-0236; Web site: http://ajer.synergiesprairies.ca
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Postsecondary Education; Higher Education
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Language: English
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