Classroom Profiling training: increasing preservice teachers' confidence and knowledge of classroom management skills

Jackson, Cliff, Simoncini, Kym, and Davidson, Mark (2013) Classroom Profiling training: increasing preservice teachers' confidence and knowledge of classroom management skills. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 38 (8). 3. pp. 30-46.

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Abstract

Classroom management is a serious concern for beginning teachers including preservice teachers. The Queensland Department of Education, Training and Employment (DETE) has developed the Essential Skills for Classroom Management (ESCM), a system of positive and pro-active strategies for maintaining supportive learning environments. In addition, the DETE offers Classroom Profiling, a data driven, non-judgmental process to allow teachers to reflect on the classroom management strategies they employ. This qualitative study investigated whether Classroom Profiling training could increase preservice teachers' knowledge and confidence in using ESCM. Fifteen preservice teachers in their final year of a Bachelor of Education degree in Far North Queensland participated in the study. Methods included surveys and a focus group discussion. Findings suggested that Classroom Profiling training improved preservice teachers' perceptions of their knowledge and confidence in classroom management techniques including the ESCM.

Item ID: 41270
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 1835-517X
Keywords: classroom management, behaviour management, preservice teachers, Essential Skills of Classroom Management
Date Deposited: 12 Nov 2015 02:31
FoR Codes: 13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130299 Curriculum and Pedagogy not elsewhere classified @ 100%
SEO Codes: 93 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 9302 Teaching and Instruction > 930201 Pedagogy @ 50%
93 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 9302 Teaching and Instruction > 930202 Teacher and Instructor Development @ 50%
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