ERIC Number: EJ1055112
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Jan
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-2324-805X
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Addressing Teachers' Feelings of Lack of Control over Policy Issues
Judson, Eugene
Journal of Education and Training Studies, v2 n1 p1-10 Jan 2014
This study reports on how an American Education System course, traditionally taught with broad objectives, was contextualized for science teachers. Using pre-assessment data, specific policy issues were targeted with the objective of increasing teachers' feelings of influence over issues. The approach used was adapted from exposure therapy, a method common in behavioral therapy. This involved providing greater depth of understanding of issues, revisiting issues repeatedly, and developing professional dialogue. After participating in the course, teachers were significantly less likely to list standardized testing and curriculum standards as critical issues. The teachers correspondingly significantly increased their internal locus of control over these issues.
Descriptors: Locus of Control, Behavior Modification, Teacher Education Programs, Science Teachers, Teacher Influence, Teacher Empowerment, Policy, Training Methods, Educational Practices, Educational Strategies, Graduate Students, Inservice Teacher Education, Pretests Posttests, Course Organization, Course Objectives, Academic Standards, Standardized Tests, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Teacher Attitudes, Attitude Change
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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