Vance L. Austin, Ph.D., Ellis I. Barowsky, Micheline S. Malow, Diane W. Gómez
JAASEP 6(1) (2011) 4-27
Abstract
Four highly qualified teachers and 21 students classified with emotional and behavior disorders (EBD) participated in an investigation of teacher effectiveness. Data collection included: video of teaching behaviors, interviews with teachers, and student surveys. The student survey identified characteristics of teacher effectiveness in general and of their teachers specifically. Results reinforced a framework of effective teaching behaviors: personal resources, teacher performance and teacher effectiveness. A significant correlation (p<0.01, N = 14) was found between desired teacher behaviors and behaviors students perceived in their own teachers. Implications for inclusion of effective teaching behaviors in teacher preparation programs are discussed.
Keywords:Secondary School Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Teacher Effectiveness, Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders, High School Students, Teacher Characteristics, Student Surveys, Correlation, Semi Structured Interviews, Likert Scales, Teacher Behavior
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.125
