An Attitude Inventory for Research-Based Effective Teaching Behaviors

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Abstract
The Teaching Behaviors Questionnaire (TBQ) was developed to inventory attitudes regarding research-based effective teaching behaviors. The instrument was pilot tested and used in two studies. A sample (N=500) containing teachers, principals, college education faculty members, and undergraduate education students displayed a normal distribution, and yielded an alpha of .76. Significant differences were established in both studies using the instrument. The instrument holds promise as the basis for further research, as well as a tool for program development for pre- and post-service teachers. The TBQ provides teachers and student teachers with insight concerning their beliefs regarding effective teaching behaviors. The instrument holds potential for contributing to selection and screening efforts for teacher and principal candidates.