Share Paper: Special Educators Confidence in Managing Challenging Behaviors of Students with Disabilities
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Abstract: One of the most difficult things teachers in special education find about their jobs is managing challenging behaviors, which often leads to them leaving after a brief stint in the classroom (Conroy, Akter, Boyd, & Bettini 2014). The lack of preparation can lead to low confidence level in teacher ability to manage challenging behaviors. This study aims to provide a better understanding of what may be contributing to special education teachers' confidence levels in managing challenging behaviors. The study used a survey design. There were 70 northern bay area special education teachers who participated. Data analysis showed that pre-service education ...