Pre-Service Teachers Understanding of Problem Behavior.
Year: 2020
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Problem behavior is one of the most pressing issues in today’s classrooms. Problem behavior not only interferes with the learning potential of the student exhibiting the behavior but has rippling effects throughout the entire learning environment. Other students who are attempting to engage in the instructional activity may be deprived of that opportunity. Considering the negative consequences of problem behavior, it is crucial for teachers to adopt effective pro-active behavior management practices. The School-wide Positive Behavior Intervention Support model (SWPBIS) is one approach demonstrated to be effective in preventing and reducing the occurrence of problem behavior. The adoption of pro-active behavior management approaches is however, dependent on teacher perceptions of the nature of the problem behavior. The purpose of this study was to examine 29 pre-service teachers’ understanding of the nature and causes of problem behavior. A secondary purpose was to determine their preferred behavior management approach. Results indicated that the majority of preservice teachers believed that the school and classroom environments can contribute to the occurrence of problem behavior. In addition, the majority of students acknowledged that problem behaviors may be a manifestation of a disability. Finally, the majority of participants affirmed the claim that pro-active behavior management practices are most effective in reducing problem behavior.
Keywords: problem behavior, behavior management, school-wide positive behavior intervention support
Authors: Jonathan Chitiyo, Argnue Chitiyo, Donna Dombek
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3087739363