Evidence-based scripted videos on handling student misbehavior: the development and evaluation of video cases for teacher education

Abstract

Scripted videos are based on a screenplay and are a viable and widely used tool for learning. Yet, reservations exist due to limited authenticity and high production costs. The present paper comprehensively describes a video production process for scripted videos on the topic of student misbehavior in the classroom. In a three step procedure–selection of evidence based practice, vignette script development, and video production–, we developed two contrastive video cases for use in teacher education. Based on authentic teaching scenarios, each of the cases entails a best practice classroom exemplar and a related problem case. A key output of this study is a manual for the development of scripted videos that meet the requirements of both internal and external validity. Preliminary evaluative data from 81 preservice teachers support the usefulness of the final products. Nonetheless, potential improvements to the chosen procedure are outlined.

Keywords:

• Scripted video
• case-based learning
• teacher preparation
• student misbehavior
• manual
• video production

Acknowledgements

The research project is funded by the BMBF (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung; Federal Ministry of Education and Research of Germany, funding code 01JH1203). We would like to thank the students, teachers, and the administrative staff involved for this research. We would also like to thank Franziska Pfitzner-Eden for her support in editing.