Pilot Evaluation of Disability Anti-Bullying (DIAL) Training for Elementary Special and General Education Teachers: Impact on Teacher Self-Efficacy Attitudes toward Bullying and Student Outcomes
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| Title: | Pilot Evaluation of Disability Anti-Bullying (DIAL) Training for Elementary Special and General Education Teachers: Impact on Teacher Self-Efficacy Attitudes toward Bullying and Student Outcomes |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Dorothy L. Espelage (ORCID |
| Source: | International Journal of Bullying Prevention. 2024 6(4):434-448. |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | Institute of Education Sciences (ED) |
| Contract Number: | R324A190238 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: | Bullying, Students with Disabilities, Self Efficacy, Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Attitudes, Elementary School Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Training, Faculty Development, Prevention, Teacher Student Relationship, Elementary School Students, Program Effectiveness, Regular and Special Education Relationship, Social Cognition, Anxiety |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s42380-023-00168-8 |
| ISSN: | 2523-3653 2523-3661 |
| Abstract: | Youth bullying is a significant concern in the USA, particularly for youth with disabilities. This pilot study explores outcome data related to the DIsability Anti-BuLlying (DIAL) training program for general and special education teachers to prevent bullying generally with a particular focus on youth with disabilities. Six schools were "randomly assigned" to receive the DIAL intervention or delayed (control) intervention. All teachers (n = 65) responded to a self-report survey before and after module completion. Teachers completed measures on their teaching efficacy, interactions with students, and attitudes toward bullying and completed reports of social cognition, anxiety, and bullying for their K-5 students (n = 472). Teachers (n = 36) enrolled in the three intervention schools completed four online modules focused on improving attitudes, efficacy, and skills to prevent bullying/victimization for K-5 students with and without disabilities. Results indicated teachers who received the DIAL program reported higher levels of self-efficacy and lower levels of maladaptive attitudes toward bullying. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Notes: | https://osf.io/tcxf2 |
| IES Funded: | Yes |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1458584 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Youth bullying is a significant concern in the USA, particularly for youth with disabilities. This pilot study explores outcome data related to the DIsability Anti-BuLlying (DIAL) training program for general and special education teachers to prevent bullying generally with a particular focus on youth with disabilities. Six schools were "randomly assigned" to receive the DIAL intervention or delayed (control) intervention. All teachers (n = 65) responded to a self-report survey before and after module completion. Teachers completed measures on their teaching efficacy, interactions with students, and attitudes toward bullying and completed reports of social cognition, anxiety, and bullying for their K-5 students (n = 472). Teachers (n = 36) enrolled in the three intervention schools completed four online modules focused on improving attitudes, efficacy, and skills to prevent bullying/victimization for K-5 students with and without disabilities. Results indicated teachers who received the DIAL program reported higher levels of self-efficacy and lower levels of maladaptive attitudes toward bullying. |
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| ISSN: | 2523-3653 2523-3661 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s42380-023-00168-8 |
