Abstract
<p>There are several literatures pertaining to the self-efficacy of student, and educational mobile apps, but no work has been done yet on the improving the academic self-efficacy of students using mobile educational apps. This study therefore employed systematic review methodology to ascertain the factors necessary to be considered while using educational mobile apps in order to improve the academic self-efficacy of students. Hence, this paper attempts to review available literatures with the aim of capturing means of improving the academic self-efficacy of students using mobile educational apps. To achieve the stated research objective, the study applied systematic literature review methodology. Fifty (50) papers relating to academic self-efficacy of students using mobile educational apps were downloaded. Out of these papers, nineteen (19) most relevant studies were selected for review in order to extract the appropriate information needed for the analysis. The results from the review revealed that the major causes of students’ low academic self-efficacy are: lack of confidence with 22.73% and others include: low self-esteem (21.05%) and inferiority complex (10.53%). Also the review was able to show the three most important factors necessary for improving the academic self-efficacy of students using mobile educational apps included: teachers’ message (21.05%) and success and failure of others (15.79%).</p>
Highlights
Self-efficacy is the belief in one’s capability of doing or achieving a particular goal
In order to find out existing literature that discussed the improvement of self-efficacy of students using mobile educational apps in virtual learning, this study used systematic literature review approach to search for the relevant journals and conference proceedings on academic self-efficacy of students, educational mobile apps and mobile apps respectively
The results obtained from the review of the selected studies as shown in table 4 indicate that reason for low academic self-efficacy of students are: low selfesteem (21.05%), inferiority complex (10.53%) and lack of experience (22.73%)
Summary
Self-efficacy is the belief in one’s capability of doing or achieving a particular goal. According to social cognitive psychologist, Bandura, self-efficacy is the concept of one’s belief in performing a task. The construct of self-efficacy reflects an optimistic self-belief. This is the belief that one can perform unique or difficult tasks, or cope with adversity, in various domains of human functioning [8]. Academic self-efficacy concentrates on the self-belief of students that they can achieve their academic or learning goals. It refers to a student's perception of their ability to engage and successfully complete academic tasks. Self-efficacy enables a student to reach their goals and dreams
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