Abstract
This study aimed to identify the effect of feedback on the credibility of the source towards constructive feedback and self-efficacy of teaching. Specifically, the objective of this study was to determine whether the credibility of the source of feedback be the moderator of the relationship between the constructive feedback and self-efficacy of teaching. In this study, a total of 411 lecturers from three premier polytechnics and two polytechnics which achieved excellent recognition through polyrate took part. Data for this study were collected through a questionnaire which was adapted from previous researchers’ questionnaire. Finding shows that higher academic qualification does have an effect on feedback credibility. Hypothesis testing is done by using multiple regression analysis and hierarchical multiple regression analysis. Findings have shown the constructive feedback and credibility of feedback have an influence on self-efficacy of teaching. In addition, the findings also indicate the credibility of the feedback was moderator of the relationship between the constructive feedback and self-efficacy of teaching. In terms of implications, middle leaders in educational organizations should enhance the skills, knowledge, and credibility in giving constructive feedback to shape and improve self-efficacy among his followers.Â
Highlights
In line with the government’s effort to achieve high-income country, Malaysia needs 1.5 million employees in Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) by the year 2020
The respondents consisted of 411 lecturers who are currently serving in the five polytechnics which have received international recognition for polytechnic through polyrate
These findings demonstrate the constructive feedback has a significant influence on self-efficacy of teaching
Summary
In line with the government’s effort to achieve high-income country, Malaysia needs 1.5 million employees in Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) by the year 2020. This is because the global markets are showing an increase in demand for semi-skilled technicians and those in the field of technical and vocational education. Polytechnics as one of the higher education institutions is not immune from playing an important role in producing the graduates who meet the needs of various industries that are being developed In this case, polytechnics aims to supply more than 50 percent of the 680 thousand skilled workers with diploma qualification in 2020. Self-efficacy is very emphasized among the polytechnic lecturers quality criteria becaue this group of people is said to be more likely to choose an effective coping strategy and continuous in the task entrusted (Zajacova, Lynch, & Espenshade, 2005)
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