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SUMMARY:Identifying key non-cognitive attributes of Initial Teacher Traini
 ng candidates - Dr Robert Klassen York University
DTSTART:20140114T163000Z
DTEND:20140114T180000Z
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CONTACT:Araceli Hopkins
DESCRIPTION:Non-cognitive attributes (i.e.\, interpersonal skills\, psycho
 logical characteristics) have been highlighted as a key area of importance
  in the selection of teacher candidates in the UK (Donaldson Report\, 2010
 \; House of Commons Education Committee\, 2012). Non-cognitive attributes 
 are currently assessed non-systematically through evaluation of personal s
 tatements and observation of behavior during the interview process. In thi
 s talk I discuss new theory- and evidence-based approaches to assess non-c
 ognitive attributes in the selection of teacher training candidates (and t
 eachers) in the UK and internationally.    \n\nBio\nRob Klassen studies st
 udent and teacher motivation and engagement. He is currently Professor and
  Chair of the Psychology in Education Research Centre at the University of
  York\, and an Adjunct (Full) Professor at the University of Alberta in Ca
 nada. He is Associate Editor for the APA Journal of Educational Psychology
  and BPS British Journal of Educational Psychology.\nIn 2012 Klassen was a
 warded the Richard Snow Research Award from the American Psychological Ass
 ociation and has previously been awarded the APA Paul Pintrich Award\, the
  ATA Educational Research Award\, and the Governor General of Canada Gold 
 Medal. Klassen has degrees from the University of British Columbia and Sim
 on Fraser University. Outside of the UK\, he is involved in\nresearch proj
 ects in Canada\, Finland\, Hong Kong\, and Oman.\n
LOCATION:Faculty of Education\, 184 Hills Road\, Cambridge\, CB2 8PQ\, (Bo
 ulind Rooms Mary Allan Building)
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