Citation

Kandakai TL, King KA. Am. J. Health Behav. 2002; 26(5): 342-353.

Affiliation

Department of Adult, Counseling, Health, and Vocational Education, Kent State University, OH 44242-0001, USA. tkandaka@kent.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, PNG Publications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12206444

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To examine preservice teachers' perceived confidence in teaching violence prevention and the potential effect of violence-prevention training on preservice teachers' confidence in teaching violence prevention. METHODS: Six Ohio universities participated in the study. More than 800 undergraduate and graduate students completed surveys. RESULTS: Violence-prevention training, area of certification, and location of student- teaching placement significantly influenced preservice teachers' perceived confidence in teaching violence prevention. CONCLUSION: Violence-prevention training positively influences preservice teachers' confidence in teaching violence prevention. The results suggest that such training should be considered as a requirement for teacher preparation programs.

Language: en