ERIC Number: EJ718127
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 7
Abstractor: ERIC
Reference Count: 23
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ISSN: ISSN-0196-5042
Length of Time in Student Teaching: Effects on Classroom Control Orientation and Self-Efficacy Beliefs
Chambers, Sharon M.; Hardy, James C.
Educational Research Quarterly, v28 n3 p3-9 2005
This study used the classroom management framework conceptualized by Wolfgang and Glickman (1980, 1986) to explain the various dimensions of classroom management. This framework defines three broad areas, instructional management, people management, and behavior management. It appears that the lengthened student teaching experience does not impact classroom management styles and/or self-efficacy. Results support the continued use of the one-semester student teaching option. The authors recommend further study, particularly pre/post test studies examining the impact of student teaching experiences on classroom management skill acquisition. Initiating data collection efforts during program induction is suggested. Additional research regarding instructional management and self-efficacy is also encouraged.
Descriptors: Student Teachers, Predictor Variables, Teacher Effectiveness, Self Efficacy, Student Teaching, Discipline, Classroom Techniques, Classroom Environment, Student Behavior, Preservice Teacher Education
Behavioral Research Press, LLC, Grambling State University, Math Department, P.O. Box 1191, Grambling, LA 71245. Tel: 318-274-2425.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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