Training teachers to manage children's behavioral difficulties
The Effectiveness of a Brief Behavioral Training for Teachers of Children With Behavioral Difficulties at School: a Randomized Controlled Trial.
This study tests if a new training program for teachers can help them better manage kids with behavioral problems in school and improve their relationships with those students.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 4 Years to 13 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Accare Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Groningen) |
| Trial ID | NCT06127030 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of a brief, individually tailored behavioral training program for teachers of children exhibiting behavioral difficulties in school. The study employs a two-armed randomized controlled design, comparing the new training approach against standard practice. It aims to assess the impact of the training on reducing specific behavioral issues in the classroom, improving teacher-student relationships, and enhancing teachers' efficacy and management strategies. The trial focuses on immediate outcomes in both classroom and home settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are teachers working in regular or special elementary education who have students displaying multiple behavioral difficulties.
Not a fit: Teachers who have received behavioral training or support for the targeted child within the past year may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this training could significantly improve classroom behavior and learning outcomes for children with behavioral difficulties.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results for brief teacher training interventions in managing children's behavioral difficulties, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria for the teachers will be: 1. The teacher works in regular elementary education, special elementary education or special education (in Dutch: cluster 4); 2. The teacher indicates that the child displays at least four behavioral difficulties in the classroom on a daily basis that the teacher wants to target in the training (using a list of target disruptive behaviors (Hornstra et al., 2021; Van den Hoofdakker et al., 2007)). Exclusion criterion for the teachers will be: 1. The teacher has received behavioral training or behavioral support aimed at remediating behavioral difficulties of the concerned child within the past year; 2. The teacher already participates in the study with another child. Exclusion criteria for the children will be: 1. The child has a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (as reported by parents, we will not perform any measures to assess autism spectrum disorder); 2. The child currently receives pharmacological treatment for behavioral difficulties (e.g., methylphenidate).
Where this trial is running
Groningen
- Accare Child Study Center — Groningen, Netherlands (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Barbara van den Hoofdakker, Prof. dr. — Accare child study centre; University Medical Center Groningen
- Study coordinator: Elisa Steenweg, Msc.
- Email: e.steenweg@accare.nl
- Phone: +316 59823014
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.