Research Article

PERCEPTIONS OF EDUCATION INTERNS ON THE MANAGEMENT OF CLASSROOM BEHAVIORS

Volume: 4 Number: 2 December 31, 2015
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PERCEPTIONS OF EDUCATION INTERNS ON THE MANAGEMENT OF CLASSROOM BEHAVIORS

Abstract

Teacher quality is one of the most important indicators of students’ academic achievement. Lack of preparation is cited as one of the reasons why teachers leave their teaching profession. According to literature, teachers believe that students with disabilities in inclusive settings may detract from the instructional time as such students might be slow learners and have behavior problems and will require educators with specialized teaching skills. The participants of the study included students from an education faculty during their final semesters. Quantitative research methods were employed to examine interns’ readiness and knowledge of evidence-based practices to manage classroom behaviors for students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms. The findings suggested that there was evidence that some teaching interns felt uncertain of their ability to manage classroom behaviors. Many participants expressed that they were uncertain about how they may cope with the pressures of classroom behavior management.

Keywords

Teacher preparation, behavior management, teacher internship, inclusive education.

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APA
Demirdağ, S. (2015). PERCEPTIONS OF EDUCATION INTERNS ON THE MANAGEMENT OF CLASSROOM BEHAVIORS. International Online Journal of Primary Education, 4(2), 46-54. https://izlik.org/JA35BY44DK
AMA
1.Demirdağ S. PERCEPTIONS OF EDUCATION INTERNS ON THE MANAGEMENT OF CLASSROOM BEHAVIORS. Int. Online J. Prim. Educ. 2015;4(2):46-54. https://izlik.org/JA35BY44DK
Chicago
Demirdağ, Seyithan. 2015. “PERCEPTIONS OF EDUCATION INTERNS ON THE MANAGEMENT OF CLASSROOM BEHAVIORS”. International Online Journal of Primary Education 4 (2): 46-54. https://izlik.org/JA35BY44DK.
EndNote
Demirdağ S (December 1, 2015) PERCEPTIONS OF EDUCATION INTERNS ON THE MANAGEMENT OF CLASSROOM BEHAVIORS. International Online Journal of Primary Education 4 2 46–54.
IEEE
[1]S. Demirdağ, “PERCEPTIONS OF EDUCATION INTERNS ON THE MANAGEMENT OF CLASSROOM BEHAVIORS”, Int. Online J. Prim. Educ., vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 46–54, Dec. 2015, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA35BY44DK
ISNAD
Demirdağ, Seyithan. “PERCEPTIONS OF EDUCATION INTERNS ON THE MANAGEMENT OF CLASSROOM BEHAVIORS”. International Online Journal of Primary Education 4/2 (December 1, 2015): 46-54. https://izlik.org/JA35BY44DK.
JAMA
1.Demirdağ S. PERCEPTIONS OF EDUCATION INTERNS ON THE MANAGEMENT OF CLASSROOM BEHAVIORS. Int. Online J. Prim. Educ. 2015;4:46–54.
MLA
Demirdağ, Seyithan. “PERCEPTIONS OF EDUCATION INTERNS ON THE MANAGEMENT OF CLASSROOM BEHAVIORS”. International Online Journal of Primary Education, vol. 4, no. 2, Dec. 2015, pp. 46-54, https://izlik.org/JA35BY44DK.
Vancouver
1.Seyithan Demirdağ. PERCEPTIONS OF EDUCATION INTERNS ON THE MANAGEMENT OF CLASSROOM BEHAVIORS. Int. Online J. Prim. Educ. [Internet]. 2015 Dec. 1;4(2):46-54. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA35BY44DK