ViolAA – Teachers‘ Reaction to Norm Violations at School

Project Description

In this project, we investigate teachers‘ reactions to students‘ misbehavior at school. We are particularly interested in how teachers perceive different types of norm behavior and whether this may be influenced by characteristics of the transgressing student.

Various methods are used in this project. In a series of experimental vignette studies, we are examining whether the gender and cultural background of a misbehaving student have an impact on teachers‘ (hypothetical) reactions.

Further, the project will test the extent to which ambulatory assessment methods are useful for the study of teachers´ reactions to misbehavior at school. 

Finally, ecologically valid data will be obtained from behavioral observations in order to integrate the findings from the other two methodological approaches.

Project Objectives

The objective of this project is to investigate teachers' reactions to students' violations of norms. In doing so, it aims to gain a deeper understanding of whether student characteristics influence teacher reactions. From this, we hope to draw insights for the professionalisation of teachers. 

Funding

Cooperations

• Dr. Mathias Twardaswki, Chair of Social Psychology (LMU München)

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