Table 6 Sub-Domains and Reliability of Classroom Management Skills Assessment

Sub-Domains Item Descriptions # of Items Cronbach’ α
Pre-Test Post-Test
Maximizing Classroom Structure and Predictability Clear instruction on classroom behavioral procedures, structuring the classroom environment, active student supervision 3 .812 .724
Establishing, Teaching and Positively Stating Classroom Rules Positive description of classroom rules, clear instruction on classroom rules, providing student participation opportunities in rule-setting 3 .577 .704
Managing Student Behavior through Effective Instructional Delivery Smooth and educational transition between activities, well-prepared lesson activities, clear explanation of learning objectives, providing explicit feedback at the end of lessons 4 .846 .825
Guiding Students’ Active Engagement through Diverse Teaching Strategies Using various engagement strategies and providing frequent participation opportunities, consistent execution of diverse student-centered teaching strategies, frequent student involvement in learning activities 3 .828 .790
Instructional Evaluation Recognizing students’ achievement of goals at the end of lessons, providing extra time or support to struggling students, recording improvements for future lessons 3 .753 .770
Maximizing Positive Interactions Positive interaction with all students at least 2-3 times per lesson, providing reinforcement for rule compliance 2 .724 .825
Active Classroom Supervision During Lessons Immediate reinforcement for compliance with classroom rules, utilizing diverse reinforcement systems, using differential reinforcement strategies 3 .837 .781
Using Graduated Strategies for Rule Violations Using specific and brief corrective strategies, applying minimally restrictive procedures before more restrictive ones, responding objectively to rule violations 3 .774 .788
Supportive and Caring Relationships Frequent communication with students’ families, respectful attitude toward students 2 .731 .557
Teaching Responsibility and Providing Students with Meaningful Roles Providing students with opportunities to take on classroom responsibilities, teaching self-control and self-monitoring strategies, social skills, problem-solving strategies, structured activities to promote peer collaboration 4 .860 .843
Total 30 .963 .960
Note. Based on Lim and Choi’s (2019) research, researchers organized it