Teacher Self-efficacy Research Articles

Teacher Self-Efficacy Beliefs and Burnout: The Mediating Roles of Interpersonal Mindfulness in Teaching and Emotion Regulation

This study examined the relationships among teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs, interpersonal mindfulness, emotion regulation, and burnout, with the intention of exploring the mediating roles of interpersonal mindfulness and emotion regulation. A total of 224 elementary school teachers from 36 elementary schools in a high-poverty, inner city setting in the Northeastern United States participated voluntarily in the study. Correlation and path analyses were conducted to analyze the data. The results of the study showed that teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs, interpersonal mindfulness, emotion regulation, and burnout were significantly related to each other. The results also showed that teachers’ interpersonal mindfulness and expressive suppression served as crucial mediating pathways from self-efficacy to burnout; thereby should be considered among the inventory of psychological resources that protect teachers against burnout.

Navigating the entrepreneurial landscape: The interplay of government support and self-efficacy in entrepreneurial education

Building upon the core concept of Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behavior, this study aims to investigate the dynamic relationship between Entrepreneurial Education (EED) and business success, considering the mediating roles of Government support and entrepreneurs' self-efficacy beliefs. The study collected data from a sample of 300 small business owners in the Peshawar district of Pakistan, utilizing adapted constructs and analyzing the data through measurement and structural modeling using Smart PLS. The results reveal a significant positive association between EED and business success among business owners. Similarly, Government support is found to play a role in fostering a culture of EED among these business owners. When examining mediating factors, Government support is shown to mediate the relationship between an individual's EED and their business success, whereas it does not significantly mediate the relationship between an individual's Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy (ESE) and business success. Conversely, Entrepreneurial self-efficacy is identified as a potential mediator between EED and business success. However, it does not mediate the relationship between Government support and business success. Based on the findings, it is concluded that government support significantly contributes to shaping the relationship between Entrepreneurship Education (EED) and business success within the SME sector in developing countries. Likewise, the self-efficacy of business owners is identified as a pivotal individual element that positively influences business success in various circumstances. The study suggests that the SME sector in developing countries can thrive with the support of government initiatives promoting Entrepreneurial Education.

Students’ Perception of Their Self-Efficacy by Being a “Hey Peer Educator” in Drug Abuse Prevention

Background: Peer education programs provided in schools are one method to help prevent drug abuse; however, the effectiveness of these programs relies, in part, on their delivery to the population in need. Therefore, the effectiveness of the program relies on the self-efficacy of peer educators. The peer education program helps students to practice their skills as peer educators in avoiding drug abuse. Aims: This study aimed to explore the students’ self-efficacy as peer educators after being a peer educator in the peer education program. Methods: In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with 45 student peer educators in Middle schools located in Surabaya, Indonesia. Results: Adolescents who acted as student peers perceived and experienced an improvement in their knowledge and ability to help their peers avoid drug abuse. Conclusion: The peer education program is perceived to improve students’ self-efficacy in counseling tasks, to learn analytical skills, and to maintain positive behavior.

Teacher Enthusiasm as a Moderator in the Relationship between Teacher Self-Efficacy, Teacher Competence, and Sustainable Student Learning

Teachers are the most popular source of student learning, and many studies confirm that good teachers lead to students' learning. This research aims to explore the influence of teacher self-efficacy and teacher competence on students' learning. The paper also investigated the moderating role of teacher enthusiasm in the relationship between teacher self-efficacy, teacher competence, and students' learning. Data collected through convenience sampling from 329 respondents were analyzed using the PLS-SEM approach. The results of the study revealed that teacher self-efficacy and students' learning are positively related. The results also provided support for the positive impact of teacher competence on student learning. Finally, the results showed that teacher enthusiasm moderated the effect of teacher self-efficacy and teacher competence on students' learning. Thus, the study suggests that investing in teacher self-efficacy and competence, as well as supporting teacher enthusiasm, can enhance students' learning.

Meditating role of career sustainability in the relationship between teachers’ self-efficacy and job satisfaction and subject well-being

The main purpose of this study, explore the mediating role of career sustainability in the relationships between teacher self-efficacy, job satisfaction, and subjective well-being. Teachers should have an acceptable level of satisfaction regarding self-efficacy, career sustainability, and job satisfaction to secure well-being. In a sense, this claim mandates revealing the relationships between these variables. Accordingly, we collected data from 369 Turkish language teachers aged 24–55 years employed in public schools using the Teacher Self-Efficacy Scale, Short Index of Job Satisfaction, Career Sustainability Scale, and Subjective Well-Being Scale and tested a mediation model to seek answers to our hypotheses. We collected the data using an online questionnaire battery web-based survey (Google Forms) which was created using data collection measures and demographic items. After creating the survey using Google Forms, we distributed it through various channels such as email lists, social media platforms, and professional networks (e.g., teacher WhatsApp groups, teacher Telegram groups, etc.). Respondents were invited to participate in the survey voluntarily. The findings showed that career sustainability mediated the relationships between teacher self-efficacy, job satisfaction, and subjective well-being. Accordingly, we may claim that teachers with desirable career sustainability are likely to have increased job satisfaction and well-being, contributing to their self-efficacy. This research emphasises the essential significance of career sustainability in the overall well-being and work satisfaction of teachers. Future study should investigate treatments aimed at improving career sustainability and examine these linkages in other cultural settings.

Relationship between teachers’ self-efficacy and age, gender, and marital status among teachers at rural high schools

This study determines the relationship between teachers’ self-efficacy and age, gender, and marital status among teachers at rural high schools in the free state. To measure the effect of demographic variables in efficacy Influence, decision making, efficacy to influence school resources instructional self-efficacy, disciplinary self-efficacy, efficacy to enlist parental Involvement, and efficacy to enlist Community Involvement. This study used the quantitative method and the Bandura Teacher Self-efficacy questionnaire to establish the correlation between variables. Participants were randomly selected from the Thabo-Mofutsanyana district of Free State rural high schools. A descriptive research design was used to interpret the findings, and it was concluded that there was no significant relationship between teacher self-efficacy and gender, marital status, age, and educational level. This means that teachers’ self-efficacy could not depend on demographic variables.

Development and Validation of the Pre-Service Teacher Online Teaching Motivation Scale (PST-OTMS)

The purpose of the current study was to develop and validate the Pre-Service Teacher Online Teaching Motivation Scale (PST-OTMS), a survey instrument designed to reliably measure motivational constructs related to online teaching and learning in pre-service teachers. Due to increasing opportunities to teach within online learning contexts where challenges were magnified during the COVID-19 pandemic, a reliable and valid instrument is needed to measure such motivational constructs. The Pre-Service Teacher Online Teaching Motivation Survey (PST-OTMS) underwent a thorough validation process resulting in a 31-item survey aimed at assessing pre-service teacher motivation for online teaching across four dimensions: (1) pre-service teacher self-efficacy for online teaching, (2) pre-service teacher perceptions of online teaching and learning, (3) online teaching professionalism, and (4) pre-service teacher anticipated administrative support for online teaching. The PST-OTMS demonstrated strong reliability and validity within the research context. Future research aims to widely administer the PST-OTMS to explore reliability and validity within additional settings and with a more diverse demographic.

A qualitative content analysis based on an extended parallel process model study of daycare center teacher behaviors concerning the eye health of preschool children

Purpose: This study is to explore the antecedent factors of daycare teacher behaviors concerning the eye health of preschool children by applying an extended parallel process model.Methods: Focus group interviews were conducted with ten daycare center teachers on September 4 and 14, 2023. A data analysis was performed according to the content analysis method by clustering the data into the four categories: the two threat factors of severity and susceptibility and the two efficacy factors of self-efficacy and response-efficacy.Results: Daycare center teachers’ perception of the severity of eye health problems in preschool children was high in relation to eye trauma, but it was recognized that viewing the electronic devices were of a less severe because symptoms were not noticed in a short period of time. They also showed low susceptibility because they were not sufficiently interested in the eye health hazard behaviors of preschool children. The self-efficacy of daycare center teachers was low because this was a lack of knowledge about symptoms of eye problems. However, they recognized that eye health activities performed in the preschool age could prevent negative eye health outcomes, thus showing a high response efficacy.Conclusion: In the future, it is necessary to increase the sensitivity and engagement of daycare center teachers concerning with the eye health of preschool children and to increase their self-efficacy. It will also be necessary to develop various interventions to improve eye health for preschool children that can be implemented by daycare center teachers.

The Effect of Teachers' Level of Self-Regulated Learning and Internet Self-Efficacy on Teaching Innovation in the Constructivist Curriculum

In the era of modern education, innovation in teaching is a crucial aspect for improving learning quality. This study aims to find out the extent to which Internet Self-Efficacy (ISE) of teachers affects learning innovation in the constructivist curriculum and the extent to which Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) affects teachers in making learning innovations in the constructivist curriculum. The research method used is quantitative with a survey approach. Data was collected through a questionnaire filled out by 97 junior high school teachers in Central Java who implemented a constructivist curriculum. Based on the results of the regression analysis, it was found that in the condition that teachers have a high level of Internet self-efficacy, self-regulated learning (SRL) has a significant effect on the learning innovations that are carried out by teachers. Another condition is the influence of SRL with low teacher ISE on teacher learning innovation. In the condition of low self-efficacy levels, SRL indicators of metacognitive skills, time management, and environmental settings did not have a significant effect on teachers' learning innovation. These findings indicate that teachers with high levels of self-regulated learning (SRL) and internet self-efficacy tend to be more innovative in implementing teaching methods that are in accordance with the principles of constructivism. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of developing teachers' self-regulated learning (SRL) and internet self-efficacy skills through continuous training and professional development programs to improve the quality of teaching in constructivist curricula.

Exploring the impact of school heads’ supervisory skills on teacher self-efficacy: A mixed-methods study

Exploring the impact of school heads’ supervisory skills on teacher self-efficacy: A mixed-methods study

Knowledge of and attitude toward diabetes care as predictors of school nurses' partnership with parents: A cross-sectional study

BackgroundCollaboration between parents and school nurses is important for effective healthcare in schools. This study focuses on the competency of school nurses, which encompasses their knowledge and self-efficacy in diabetes care, and investigates how these factors, along with workload, influence healthcare partnerships in schools. However, it is unknown whether school nurses' knowledge and self-efficacy about diabetes care, as well as their workload, affect school healthcare partnerships concerning children with type 1 diabetes. AimThis study aimed to investigate the impact of school nurses' self-efficacy, knowledge, attitude, and role overload on healthcare partnerships with parents of children with type 1 diabetes in schools. DesignA cross-sectional, descriptive design. Setting and participantsBetween December 2023 and January 2024 in South Korea, 142 elementary- and middle-school nurses participated in this study. MethodsSchool healthcare partnership, self-efficacy in diabetes education, knowledge of and attitude toward school healthcare for type 1 diabetes, and the role-overload scale were utilized in the analysis. Data were analyzed using multiple regression. ResultsKnowledge of school healthcare (β = 0.34, p < .001) and attitude toward it (β = 0.29 p = .001) for type 1 diabetes, as well as the grade level of the current employing school (β = −0.15, p = .039) were predictors of school healthcare partnerships. These three variables explained 30.3 % of the total variance in school healthcare partnerships (F = 21.44, p < .001). ConclusionsKnowledge of school healthcare and attitudes toward it for type 1 diabetes were identified as factors in school nurses' school healthcare partnerships. Therefore, interventions to strengthen school nurses' competencies should be developed to improve school healthcare partnerships.

The Impact of Leadership Styles on Teacher Self-Efficacy and Professional Development

This study investigates the impact of different leadership styles—transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire—on teacher self-efficacy and professional development. Employing a quantitative cross-sectional survey design, the research analyzes data from 300 primary and secondary school teachers, gathered through structured questionnaires including the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ), Teacher Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES), and Professional Development Engagement Scale (PDES). The results indicate that transformational leadership significantly enhances teacher self-efficacy (β = 0.40, p &lt; 0.01) and supports professional development (β = 0.35, p &lt; 0.05), while transactional leadership shows minimal impact on these outcomes. Furthermore, teacher self-efficacy mediates the relationship between transformational leadership and professional development (indirect effect = 0.30, p &lt; 0.01). Moderation analysis reveals that years of teaching experience moderates the effect of transformational leadership on self-efficacy, with a more pronounced impact observed for teachers with 1-5 years of experience (β = 0.35, p &lt; 0.05). The study underscores the importance of transformational leadership in fostering teacher growth and suggests that leadership training programs should emphasize this style to maximize teacher development and efficacy.

Professional Identity and Self-efficacy of Physical Education Teachers in Xingyi Middle Schools

Professional Identity and Self-efficacy of Physical Education Teachers in Xingyi Middle Schools

The Predictive Effect of Technology Follow-up and Professional Competence on Job Satisfaction of Physical Education Teachers

The study aimed to determine the predictive effect of technology follow-up and professional competence on the job satisfaction levels of physical education teachers. A correlational survey was used in the study. The study sample consists of 217 physical education teachers. Participants in the study were determined by the convenience sampling method. To collect data, the "Personal Information Form," "Teachers Self-Efficacy Scale," and "Job Satisfaction Scale" were used in the study. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and hierarchical regression analysis were used for analysis. According to the results, a significant positive relationship was found between the frequency of technology follow-up and job satisfaction (r = .230, β = .25, p

Investigating The Relationship Between Teacher Self-Efficacy and Student Achievement

In the context of teaching, teacher self-efficacy can significantly impact teaching practices, classroom management strategies, and, ultimately, student learning outcomes. As the educational landscape continues to change rapidly, teachers must prioritize their professional development to meet the diverse needs of their students and ensure their success in the digital age. This study aims to analyze the relationship between teacher self-efficacy and student learning outcomes, teachers, and significant findings or patterns between the two, and compare the results with similar studies from previous studies. A qualitative descriptive method was used in this investigation, using a case study type. Qualitative descriptive analysis techniques were used for the data analysis process involving 38 teachers, madrasah principals, and K.K.M. Prigen Pasuruan administrators. The results of this study found 1. A positive correlation between teacher self-efficacy and student learning outcomes which highlights the importance of supporting teachers in developing confidence in their self-efficacy. 2. Implications for differences in levels of self-efficacy in various teacher demographic groups such as age, gender, teaching experience, and educational background. 3. Addressing gaps through appropriate interventions and support systems such as appropriate policies, infrastructure and teaching facilities can help strengthen the relationship between teacher independence and student learning outcomes, leading to more effective educational practices and policies in madrasahs and beyond.

Unravelling the interplay of self-efficacy, self-regulation, metacognition in alleviating math anxiety among primary school student: a conditional process analysis

ABSTRACT This study investigates the relationships between self-efficacy, self-regulation, metacognition, and math anxiety among primary school students. The study investigates the mediating roles of self-regulation and metacognition between math anxiety and self-efficacy using a conditional process analysis. Data from 480 students located in the Cirebon region of West Java, Indonesia were analysed, revealing that higher levels of self-efficacy correlate with reduced math anxiety, with self-regulation and metacognition serving as significant mediators. These findings underscore the importance of fostering self-efficacy, self-regulation, and metacognitive skills in early education to alleviate math anxiety and enhance learning outcomes.

The Influence of Collaborative Professional Development to the Self-Efficacy of Teachers

The Influence of Collaborative Professional Development to the Self-Efficacy of Teachers

Evaluation of PhD Theses in the Field of Social Studies Education in the USA and Turkey (2018-2024)

In this study, it is aimed to examine the doctoral theses prepared in the field of social studies education in the USA and Turkey between the years 2018-2022 in terms of various categories. For this purpose, 113 doctoral theses accessed through ProQuest database and 121 doctoral dissertations accessed from YÖK Thesis Center database were analyzed by document analysis, one of the qualitative research methods. Theses examined in the study were analyzed in terms of 7 different categories such as the year, the university, research approach, research design, study group/sample, data collection tools and the subject. According to the findings obtained from the research, in both countries between 2018-2022, at least the thesis in the field of social studies education was prepared in 2020, while the year 2021 was the year in which the most theses were prepared in this sense. While “University of South Carolina” is the university where the most theses are produced in the USA, “Gazi University” comes first in Turkey. While more qualitative research approach, research designs and data collection tools were preferred in the USA, mixed research approach was mostly preferred in studies in Turkey. While researchers in the USA mostly work with teachers, the most studied sample/study group in Turkey is students. While doctoral theses in the field of social studies education in the USA were mostly prepared on teaching methods, due diligence, teacher self-efficacy, education policies and curriculum, theses in Turkey were generally prepared on teaching methods, value and skill acquisition. The results of the research show that the studies in the field of social studies education in Turkey tend to repeat, especially in terms of subject. In this sense, it is thought that this study can be a guide for researchers in Turkey to produce different and original researches.

Unlocking STEM pathways: A person-centred approach exploring a teacher recruitment intervention

Background and context of the studyThis research employed a person-centred approach to evaluate the effectiveness of a recruitment intervention aimed at attracting STEM undergraduate students to the teaching profession. The study aimed to identify participant profiles based on changes of interest in teaching, examine the demographic factors associated with these profiles, and explore the outcomes associated with the identified profiles. A total of 267 participants from 18 universities in England were recruited for the study. The intervention involved presenting 12 vignettes that depicted different motivations for choosing teaching as a career. Participants rated their change of interest in teaching after reading each vignette.ResultsThe latent profile analysis revealed four distinct profiles: dissuaded participants, unpersuaded participants, moderately persuaded participants, and highly persuaded participants. The highly persuaded profile reported the highest levels of self-efficacy, interest, perceived fit, and enjoyment in teaching. Participants from higher socioeconomic backgrounds were more likely to be persuaded by the recruitment intervention, but gender, ethnicity, or program levels did not significantly affect profile membership.ConclusionsThe findings demonstrate the potential of recruitment interventions to influence the interest of STEM undergraduate students in teaching and underscore the importance of considering individual characteristics and motivations when attracting prospective teachers to the profession.

Measuring Self-Efficacy Beliefs in Teaching Inquiry-Based Science and the Nature of Scientific Inquiry

AbstractInquiry-based science teaching (IBST) is a key goal of science education reforms worldwide. Recent research highlights the importance of infusing inquiry teaching with knowledge about the nature of scientific inquiry, and not just focusing on procedural skills to do inquiry. However, such an endeavour requires teachers to have high levels of self-efficacy. Given the lack of valid and reliable measurement instruments for Spanish-speaking teachers, the present study adapted and validated Aydeniz et al. Science and Education, 30(1), 103–120, (2021) Inquiry-Based Science Teaching Efficacy Scale (IBSTES, Science &amp; Education, 30:103–120). Confirmatory factor analysis on data from 428 pre-service teachers in kindergarten and elementary school revealed a two-factor structure, which is consistent with the conceptual framework of IBST. The two factors measured self-efficacy beliefs regarding (1) helping students improve their understanding of the nature of scientific inquiry and (2) helping students develop procedural skills for conducting scientific inquiry. Both factors demonstrated very high reliability (&gt; 0.90), as assessed by Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega. This latent structure was invariant across genders, suggesting that the instrument can be used with both male and female prospective teachers, allowing for gender comparisons. This study is the first of its kind to validate in Spanish a self-efficacy scale for IBST that specifically tackles the epistemological understanding of the nature of scientific inquiry. The Spanish IBSTES provides a valuable tool for researchers and practitioners to assess and support teacher self-efficacy, which is essential for the success of educational reforms.