scholarly journals Beginning generalist teacher self-efficacy for music compared with maths and English

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susanne Garvis
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Beginning Teachers ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Beginning Teacher ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Teacher Self Efficacy ◽  
Teaching Music

In 2008, 201 beginning generalist teachers throughout Queensland, Australia, responded to a questionnaire intended to create a snapshot of current self-efficacy beliefs towards teaching music. Beginning teachers were asked to rank their perceived level of teacher self-efficacy for music, English and maths. Results were analysed through a series of repeated measures ANOVAs to compare the mean scores for statistical difference. Findings suggest that generalist beginning teacher self-efficacy for music declines as years of teaching experience increase, while teacher self-efficacy for English and maths increases during this period. Results provide key insights for teacher educators, school administrators and policy makers into the likelihood of long-term music teaching in the generalist classroom. Greater support is required to reverse the documented snapshot of low teacher self-efficacy for music education in Queensland generalist teacher classrooms.

Developing Effective Dispositions for Teaching Music

2019 ◽  
pp. 321-344
Author(s):  
Michael Raiber
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Music Teachers ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Music Teacher ◽  
Teacher Dispositions ◽  
Teacher Concerns ◽  
Teaching Music ◽  
The Impact

The impact of teacher dispositions on the professional development of preservice music teachers (PMTs) has been substantiated. This chapter describes an approach to dispositional development within the structure of an introduction to music education course. A teacher concerns model is used to organize this systematic approach through three developmental stages that include self-concerns, teaching task concerns, and student learning concerns. A series of 11 critical questions are presented for use in guiding PMTs’ dispositional development through these developmental stages. Activities to engage PMTs in the exploration of each of these questions are detailed for use by music teacher educators desiring to engage PMTs in dispositional development.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF TEACHER SELF-EFFICACY ON TEACHING TECHNIQUES: TRADITIONAL OR CONTEMPORARY?

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ümit Levent Değirmencioğlu
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Teaching Techniques ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Teacher Self Efficacy ◽  
The Impact

There are countless factors that impact the process of second language learning and teaching in both positive and negative ways. These factors are not limited to only student-oriented factors since some of them might stem from teachers themselves as well. One of the teacher-oriented factors that shape the learning/ teaching process is teacher’s levels of self-efficacy. For decades, teacher self-efficacy has been holding its position as being one of the most popular topics of investigation. Many studies have been conducted to further understand its effect on classroom environment. These studies have put forward a great deal of invaluable findings. However, only a few examined its effects on teaching methods and techniques used in the classroom. The present study set out to investigate this issue by collecting data from 64 EFL teachers, using both quantitative and qualitative methods with a three-staged survey. The findings showed: 1) Turkish EFL teachers have moderately high teacher self-efficacy, 2) age and gender are not factors affecting teacher self-efficacy while teaching experience is, 3) teachers with high self-efficacy use more modern techniques in their lessons and 4) high self-efficacy leads teachers to more implementations of communicative and collaborative tasks. The findings have numerous implications for further research that will be conducted in Turkey as they shed light on the relationship between teacher self-efficacy and teaching methods. Teachers of foreign languages should also be aware of the teaching implications that have been suggested throughout the study and criticize their teaching techniques in terms of traditional or contemporary, by bearing in mind their levels of self-efficacy. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0796/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals El sistema de evaluación de la práctica profesional docente: un estudio de caso de una carrera de pedagogía en educación musical en una universidad confesional

2016 ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Pérez Blanco
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Beginning Teachers ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Beginning Teacher ◽  
El Sistema ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
Education Degree ◽  
Professional Teaching

RESUMENEl objetivo de esta investigación cualitativa es analizar el sistema de evaluación de la práctica profesional, a través del análisis de las percepciones de profesores principiantes de la carrera de Educación Musical. Este estudio aporta a construir y reconstruir la realidad que vivieron 17 profesores principiantes mientras fueron estudiantes en práctica, permitiendo crear líneas de acción en aspectos descendidos si fueran necesarios. Además, se proponen algunos tópicos emergentes para realizar posteriores investigaciones relacionadas con el tema de investigación.Palabras clave: Sistema de evaluación, práctica profesional docente, profesor principiante. Evaluation system of professional teaching practice: A study case of a music education degree in a denominational universityABSTRACTThe objective of this qualitative research is to analyze the evaluation system of the professional practice through the analysis of perceptions of beginning teachers graduated with a Music Education Degree. This study brings to construct and reconstruct the reality that beginning 17 teachers lived while they were internship students, allowing to create lines of action in aspects as necessary. In addition, some emerging topics are proposed for further research related to this topic.Keywords: Evaluation system, teacher professional practice, beginning teacher.

scholarly journals Strategies to Improve Teaching Effectiveness of Beginning Teachers in a School Setting

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-268
Author(s):  
Ige Akindele Matthew
Keyword(s):  
Beginning Teachers ◽  
Effective Teaching ◽  
Teaching Effectiveness ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Beginning Teacher ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
School Administrator ◽  
Knowledge And Skills

That teachers are important in a school setting, cannot be overemphasized. A teacher however has to be equipped with knowledge and skills necessary for effective teaching of his/her pupils/students. Apart from the knowledge already acquired in educational institution(s), a teacher has to garner enough experience, to be effective in teaching. A beginning teacher possesses less teaching experience, compared to an old teacher. He/she needs adequate attention in school, to achieve his/her objectives, and most importantly, the school objectives, as well as effective teaching of pupils/students. In this paper, the strategies that can be adopted by school administrator, to improve the teaching of such teachers, such as: orientation, mentoring, exposure to workshops, conferences and seminars, among others, are examined.

scholarly journals The Role of Technology in Music Education: A Survey of Computer Usage in Teaching Music in Colleges of Education in The Volta Region, Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (01) ◽  
pp. 1139-1156
Author(s):  
Eddison Foster Mawusi ◽  
Klutse Eric Kwadwo
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Computer Technology ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Computer Usage ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Academic Qualification ◽  
Volta Region ◽  
Teaching Music ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study sought to find out the role of computer technology in music education in Colleges of Education in the Volta Region of Ghana. It aimed at surveying the use of computer technology for teaching music and exploring the instructional prospects for computer technology usage in music in Colleges of Education. The study employed Rogers’ Diffusion Innovation theory and descriptive survey research method. Data was collected from the respondents using questionnaire, interview, and observation. The study revealed that even though about 90% of the music tutors have good academic qualification and over five years teaching experience, lack of competence in handling computer technology in teaching music among some music tutors and incoherent ICT initiatives hindered proper application of computer technology in the field of music education. It is however envisaged that increasing access and coherent computer technology initiatives will be paramount for the teaching of music in the Colleges of Education.

AUTOEFICACIA DOCENTE Y FORTALEZAS Y VIRTUDES PERSONALES EN DOCENTES DE REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Mª Perandones González ◽  
Lucía Herrera Torres
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Efficacy ◽  
Dominican Republic ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Sense Of Efficacy ◽  
Personal Strengths ◽  
Teacher Self Efficacy

Abstract.TEACHER SELF-EFFICACY AND PERSONAL STRENGTHS AND VIRTUES IN TEACHERS FROM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.The aim of this research it to analyze the relationship between perceived teacher efficacy and personal strengths and virtues. For it, 564 teachers from Dominican Republic took part in the study, 29.6% males and 70.4% females, mean age of 39.72 years (SD = 8.09), and an average teaching experience of 15.67 years (SD = 3.83). Teachers developed their professional activity in 18 provinces of the 32 that integrate Dominican Republic. Three instruments were used for data collection: the Teacher Efficacy Scale (Teacher Efficacy Scale-Short Form), the Teacher Self-Efficacy Scale (Teacher’s Sense of Efficacy Scale-Short Form), and the Personal Strengths Questionnaire VIA (Values in Action Inventory of Strengths: VIA-IS). The psychometric characteristics of the instruments (reliability and validity) were evaluated. The results obtained through the analysis of correlation revealed a positive relationship between the different subscales of the two tests used to evaluate teacher self-efficacy as well as between teacher self-efficacy and the personal strengths and virtues of teachers. The highest correlations were found with the personal strengths of Wisdom and Knowledge, on the one hand, and Humanity, on the other. The need to incorporate in the training, initial and permanent, the work of strengths and personal virtues as the basis of development and personal and professional effectiveness is discussed.Keywords: teacher efficacy, teacher self-efficacy, personal strengths and virtues, Dominican RepublicResumen.El objetivo de esta investigación es analizar la relación entre la percepción de eficacia docente y las fortalezas y virtudes personales en docentes dominicanos. Para ello, participaron 564 docentes de educación infantil y primaria de República Dominicana, 29.6% hombres y 70.4% mujeres, con una edad media de 39.72 años (DT = 8.09) y una media de experiencia profesional de 15.67 años (DT = 3.83). Los docentes desarrollaban su actividad profesional en 18 provincias de las 32 que componen República Dominicana. Se emplearon tres instrumentos de evaluación: la Escala de Eficacia Docente (Teacher Efficacy Scale, Short Form), la Escala de Autoeficacia Docente (Teacher’s Sense of Efficacy Scale-Short Form) y el Cuestionario VIA de Fortalezas Personales (Values in Action Inventory of Strengths: VIA-IS). Se evaluaron las características psicométricas de los instrumentos (fiabilidad y validez). Los resultados obtenidos a través del análisis de correlación pusieron de manifiesto una relación positiva entre las distintas subescalas de las dos pruebas empleadas para evaluar la autoeficacia docente así como entre la autoeficacia docente y las fortalezas y virtudes personales del profesorado. Las correlaciones más altas se encontraron con las fortalezas personales de Sabiduría y conocimiento, por una parte, y Humanidad, por otra. Se discute la necesidad de incorporar en la formación, tanto inicial como permanente, el trabajo de las fortalezas y virtudes personales como base del desarrollo y efectividad personal y profesional.Palabras clave: eficacia docente, autoeficacia docente, fortalezas y virtudes personales, República Dominicana

The effective music teacher: The influence of personal, social, and cognitive dimensions on music teacher self-efficacy

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 264-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Biasutti ◽  
Eleonora Concina
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Music Teachers ◽  
Vocal Music ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Music Teacher ◽  
Musical Ability ◽  
Teacher Self Efficacy ◽  
The Impact

The profile of an effective instrumental and vocal music teacher includes many personal and professional dimensions. Among them, teacher self-efficacy plays a key role and influences the evaluation of music teachers’ effectiveness. Recent studies have identified several factors that affect one’s self-assessment of efficacy. However, a comprehensive model of the predictors of music teachers’ self-efficacy still does not exist. The aim of the current study was to identify factors that affect music teacher self-efficacy using a quantitative approach. Three self-report questionnaires were administered to 160 instrumental and vocal music teachers in Italy. Data about their beliefs on musical ability, teacher self-efficacy, and social skills were collected to define a predictive model of teachers’ self-efficacy using a stepwise regression analysis. In addition, an ANOVA was performed to examine group differences in music teacher self-efficacy and intercorrelations among questionnaire scales were computed. The findings have shown that a general score of music teacher self-efficacy can be predicted by a multidimensional model, including music teachers’ personal and professional traits, such as social skills, beliefs about musical ability, teaching experience, and gender. Moreover, differences in specific aspects of teacher self-efficacy emerged in relation to participants’ gender and level of expertise. The impact of these results on music teachers’ education is discussed.

scholarly journals The Effect of Pre-Service Teachers’ Life Skills on Teacher Self-Efficacy

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 188
Author(s):  
Bengisu Koyuncu
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Fine Arts ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Teacher Self Efficacy

The aim of this study is to find out the extent to which pre-service teachers’ life skills predict their sense of self-efficacy. The study employed a relational screening model within the quantitative research paradigm and included 195 pre-service teachers in Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University Pedagogical Formation Program. The data was collected through a life skills scale, a teacher self-efficacy scale and a questionnaire. The findings indicated a significant strong positive correlation between pre-service teachers’ life skills and their sense of self-efficacy in teaching (r=.624). Life skills accounted for 38.9 of the variance in teacher sense of self-efficacy. There were not any significant differences in teacher sense of self-efficacy between males and females, graduates and non-graduates, participants and non-participants in life skills training (p&gt;0.05). The sense of self-efficacy of pre-service teachers with teaching experience was found to be higher than that without it (p&lt;0.05).

Supporting Beginning Music Teachers: The Development of the Oklahoma Music Educators Association Mentorship Program

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 10-23
Author(s):  
Christopher M. Baumgartner
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Beginning Teachers ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Music Educators ◽  
Music Teacher ◽  
First Year ◽  
Mentorship Program ◽  
Education Leaders ◽  
President Elect ◽  
Survey Responses

In the fall of 2016, leadership in the Oklahoma Music Educators Association (OkMEA) recognized the need for a formal, music mentorship program for beginning educators. I provide a detailed description of how the mentorship co-chairs, president, immediate past president, and president-elect of OkMEA designed and implemented a statewide music teacher mentorship program. Interviews, documents, and participant survey responses highlighted the rationale for program creation as well as characteristics of program design, recruitment, and implementation that resulted in successes and challenges during the first year. Music teacher educators and music education leaders charged with designing MEA-sponsored mentorship programs in other states should carefully consider how they address participant recruitment, mentor preparation, communication with and among program participants, community-building among beginning teachers, and long-term funding needed for program sustainability.

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