Associations among preservice teachers’ psychological traits and classroom performance ratings |
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| Authors: | Martha Daugherty Jenny Logan Matthew Turner David Compton |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Psychology , Georgia College &2. State University;3. Rinker School of Business , Palm Beach Atlantic University |
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| Abstract: | Abstract Educational theorists and researchers have often overlooked potential links between successful teaching and a teachers personal qualities. This investigation explored associations among three psychological characteristics and classroom performance ratings of prospective teachers. Fifty‐three students enrolled in a teacher education program participated in the study. The students were assessed on personality style, creative thinking, motivation, and classroom performance competency during student teaching. Correlational statistical analysis found significant relationships among three creativity measures and ratings of preservice teachers’ classroom performance. Further, regression analysis revealed originality, one subscale of creativity, was a significant predictor of effective student teaching. Findings indicate that creative constructs may have potential value in assessing teacher education candidates. |
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