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Teacher Self-Efficacy

Teacher Self-Efficacy. What elements constitute teacher self-efficacy, and what factors are associated with differing levels of teacher self-efficacy?. Amanda Connolly, Chris Jarman and Naomi Biddle EDUF3029 Forum Presentation 13 September 2011. Teacher Self-efficacy.

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Teacher Self-Efficacy

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  1. Teacher Self-Efficacy What elements constitute teacher self-efficacy, and what factors are associated with differing levels of teacher self-efficacy? Amanda Connolly, Chris Jarman and Naomi Biddle EDUF3029 Forum Presentation 13 September 2011

  2. Teacher Self-efficacy Text in your answers! GET SLIDES FROM polleverywhere.com to replace this one (do one for each question)- give 1 min each q What’s one thing you lack confidence in doing as a teacher? What’s one thing you feel confident you can do as a teacher? Naomi

  3. Key questions What is self-efficacy? What is teacher self-efficacy? What elements constitute teacher self-efficacy? Why is teacher self-efficacy important? What factors are associated with differing levels of teacher self-efficacy? How can one 'boost' teacher self-efficacy?

  4. What is self-efficacy? • “...beliefs in one’s capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to produce given attainments” (Bandura, 1997, p.3). • “Situation specific self-confidence” • (Ginns, 2011) What, then, is teacher self-efficacy? Chris

  5. What elements constitute teacher self-efficacy? Teacher self-efficacy assessment? (sheets) Chris

  6. Why is teacher self-efficacy important? i.e. How will it impact me and my students? • Self-efficacy beliefs determine how people feel, think, motivate themselves and behave (Bandura, 1994). Think-Pair-Share Discuss with a partner (1 min): • If I don’t feel confident in completing a teaching task (e.g. teaching a concept or disciplining a student), how might it impact me? • How might it impact my students? Share your thoughts with the group.

  7. Why is teacher self-efficacy important? • 1. Teacher wellbeing • Ashton, Webb and Doda (1983) • Thematic Apperception Test. Middle school teachers • A Sense of Accomplishment • Teachers with high self-efficacy… • … feel that their work is important and meaningful • … feel that they have a positive impact on student learning • Teachers with low self-efficacy… • … feel frustrated and discouraged about teaching

  8. Why is teacher self-efficacy important? • 1. Teacher wellbeing • Ashton, Webb and Doda (1983) • Positive Affect • Teachers with high self-efficacy… • … feel good about teaching • … feel good about themselves • … feel good about their students • Teachers with low self-efficacy… • … feel frustrated with teaching and often speak negatively about their work with students

  9. Why is teacher self-efficacy important? • Teacher wellbeing • Skaalvik & Skaalvik (2007) • Teacher burnout • “a syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment” (Maslach and Jackson, 1981, cited in Skaalvik, 2007, p.613). • Video: Teacher Tension

  10. Why is teacher self-efficacy important? • Teacher wellbeing • Skaalvik & Skaalvik (2007) • 244 teachers in Norway completed self-efficacy scales and a teacher burnout inventory. • Found a strong link between low teacher self-efficacy and teacher burnout. • Effect size= -.76

  11. Why is teacher self-efficacy important? • Teacher wellbeing • Skaalvik & Skaalvik (2007) • Reciprocal relationship between teacher burn out and teacher self-efficacy. • 1. Teacher burnout  decreased teacher self-efficacy • 2. Low teacher self-efficacy  teacher burnout more likely • (dwelling on coping deficiencies and escapist modes of coping  increased anxiety, strain and distress  burnout)

  12. Why is teacher self-efficacy important? • 2. Student learning • Ashton (1984) asserts that no other teacher characteristic is as highly correlated to student achievement as teacher self-efficacy (p.28).

  13. Why is teacher self-efficacy important? • 2. Student learning • Gibson and Dembo (1984) • Teacher efficacy scale and classroom observation. • Compared practice of teachers with high and low self-efficacy.

  14. Why is teacher self-efficacy important? • 2. Student learning • Teachers with high self-efficacy… • … spent more time on academic activities • … provided more guidance when students struggled • … praised academic achievement • Teachers with low self-efficacy… • … spent more time on non-academic activities • … gave up more readily when students encountered difficulties • …were critical of student failure • What would be the immediate and long-term results for students of each approach?

  15. What factors are associated with differing levels of teacher self-efficacy? i.e. What makes us feel confident or not about our ability to successfully complete a task related to teaching? Amanda

  16. Implications of research:How can one 'boost' teacher self-efficacy? Agree/strongly disagree walk? Amanda

  17. Reflect on your learning… Ask yourself: What have I learned about teacher self-efficacy? What do I want to learn about it? Do we want this??? One minute paper… maybe not?

  18. In summary…

  19. References Ashton, P. T, Webb, R. B., and Doda, N. (1983). A study of teachers’ sense of efficacy. Final Report. Gainesville, FL: University of Florida, Contract No. 400-79-0075, National Institute of Education.

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