Journal of Psychology & Behavioral Science

Universal Prevention and Addressing Gender Inequality in Classrooms
Jason D. Fruth, Tessa L. Miracle, Patrick J. Fletcher, Alan Avila-John

Abstract
This study examines the changes in perceptions of diversity and specifically gender inequality by graduate preservice special education teacher candidates after receiving trauma-informed universal prevention training in the form of the PAX Good Behavior Game as a part of their behavioral management curriculum. Previous studies have detailed proximal and longitudinal outcomes for children exposed to adults trained in PAX Good Behavior Game including increased instructional time, academic performance, and graduation rates, as well as decreased problematic behavior, AOD use, and criminal behavior. Additionally, the intervention has shown to increase teacher efficacy in pre-service and in-service teachers. This study found that graduate pre-service teacher candidates showed an increased perception of gender inequality after training in the intervention.

Full Text: PDF     DOI: 10.15640/jpbs.v4n2a2