ERIC Number: EJ1386799
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Sep
Pages: 18
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0033-3085
EISSN: EISSN-1520-6807
Effects of the Universal Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports on Collective Teacher Efficacy
Michael, Demos; Goutas, Theodoros; Tsigilis, Nikolaos; Michaelidou, Victoria; Gregoriadis, Athanasios; Charalambous, Vicky; Vrasidas, Charalambos
Psychology in the Schools, v60 n9 p3188-3205 Sep 2023
There is a rich literature about the benefits of the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) for schools. However, evidence on teacher-related outcomes is relatively limited. The current study examines the effect of the PBIS Tier 1 implementation on collective teacher efficacy (CTE). Participants were 530 teachers from 60 primary schools in Cyprus and Greece, who completed the Collective Teacher Efficacy Belief Scale (CTEBS) before and after a 1-year PBIS implementation. The Greek language version of the instrument was tested and validated. Results were in line with the original two-dimensional structure of instructional strategies and behavioral management, with adequate internal consistency ([omega] = 0.89 and [omega] = 0.87, respectively). Multilevel analyses showed that premeasurement and Tier 1 implementation fidelity along with selected teachers' demographic characteristics accounted for a considerable amount of variance of CTE's both dimensions (30.84% and 25.43% for instructional strategies and behavioral management, respectively). The results suggest that PBIS Tier 1 training and subsequent implementation contributes to teachers' collective belief that they can provide quality teaching opportunities and manage unexpected behaviors as a team. Schools are encouraged to consider the application of whole-school approaches for improvement and actively engage all school staff in their efforts. Implications for practice and further research are discussed.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Teachers, Positive Behavior Supports, Equal Education, Teacher Effectiveness, Beliefs, Educational Strategies, Student Behavior, Behavior Problems, Teamwork, Intervention
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Cyprus; Greece
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