EVALUATION OF MUSIC TEACHER CANDIDATES IN TERMS OF EDUCATING AND TEACHING SELF-EFFICACIES

Abstract

The aim of the study is to determine the self-efficacy levels of music teacher candidates and determine whether differentiation of educating and teaching self-efficacy levels according to several variables. In addition, to examine the relationship between educating and teaching self-efficacy scores and academic achievement. The study group of the research constitute from music teacher candidates (N=158) who were educate in music education departments during the 2013-2014 academic year. For the purpose of the study, music teacher candidates' educating and teaching self-efficacy levels were assessed by the Educating and Teaching Self-Efficacy Scale which was developed by Kan (2007). Academic achievement scores were acquired personal information form which was developed by the researcher. In the analysis, Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient and independent sample t test is used. As a result of the research it is determined that the educating and teaching self-efficacy levels of the music teacher candidates is high. However, a significant positive correlation was observed among the educating and teaching self-efficacy and academic achievements of the music teacher candidates. On the other hand, In terms of gender and class-level variable music teacher candidates educating and teaching self-efficacy scores did not show statistically significant differences. Keywords: Music teacher candidates, educating and teaching self-efficacy, academic achievement.