Practices of Early Childhood Teachers in Greece for Managing Behavior Problems: A Preliminary Study

Abstract

The initial purpose of this research is to examine the strategies of early childhood teachers in Greece for managing behavior problems in their classroom and then to design and implement a program for further teachers’ training. The sample consisted of 74 early childhood teachers who divided in four groups according to their years of service. A questionnaire with 20 types of problematic behaviors and 24 management practices was used. Teachers were asked which of those behaviors have addressed and which strategies they have implemented for each type of behavior. Results showed statistically significant differences among the groups regarding teachers’ practices.