Achievement goals as predictors of female pre-service elementary school teachers’ self-efficacy for learning math in a methods course

Author(s):  
Alyssa R. Gonzalez-DeHass ◽  
Joseph M. Furner ◽  
María D. Vásquez-Colina ◽  
John D. Morris
2013 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 359-382 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Gaudreau ◽  
Égide Royer ◽  
Éric Frenette ◽  
Claire Beaumont ◽  
Tara Flanagan

We examined a training program in classroom management in relation to the efficacy beliefs of elementary school teachers. The training program used a quasi-experimental design with a waitlist control group. Twenty-seven elementary school teachers in the greater Quebec City area participated. The repeated measures ANOVA results revealed positive effect of the program on teachers’ personal teaching efficacy beliefs, and in the teachers’ perceived self-efficacy in managing difficult behaviours in the classroom. A group by time interaction effect was also observed with regard to the teachers’ perceived self-efficacy in eliciting principals’ support where participating teachers were more confident in their interactions with principals at follow-up. Factors that influence the development of self-efficacy beliefs of teachers and implications for practice are discussed.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Esa Nur Wahyuni ◽  
Retno Mangestuti ◽  
Iffat Maimunah ◽  
Rahmat Aziz

One of the critical variables in the online learning process during the Covid-19 pandemic is teachers' self-efficacy to their ability to carry out online learning. However, the fact is not all teachers have the efficacy of teaching online. The article invites readers to reflect by analyzing the causes of low self-efficacy of elementary school teachers carrying out online learning. The study used a mixed-method approach involving 22 elementary school teachers. Primary and secondary data collection using questionnaires, interviews, observations, and documentation. Data analysis used quantitative and qualitative. The results show that three factors cause low self-efficacy of elementary school teachers: first, teachers' perception that online learning is ineffective and efficient; second, weak mastery and skills to apply technology for learning; and thirdly, the lack of online learning support facilities during the pandemic. This study's results can be an empiric basis for improving teachers' quality by schools, communities, and governments, especially related to online learning, not only 


2022 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 985-1002
Author(s):  
Javier Sánchez-Rosas ◽  
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Malena Dyzenchauz ◽  
Sergio Dominguez-Lara ◽  
Agustín Hayes ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Truelove ◽  
Andrew M. Johnson ◽  
Shauna M. Burke ◽  
Patricia Tucker

Purpose: We aimed to explore and compare generalist and physical education (PE) specialist (males and females) elementary teachers’ self-efficacy to teach and the barriers perceived when teaching PE. Methods: Canadian elementary school teachers completed the validated online survey, Teacher Efficacy Scale in PE, with 11 additional questions examining the perceived strength of barriers related to teaching quality PE. Results: Specialist teachers’ self-efficacy (n = 296) was significantly higher (p < .05) than that of generalist teachers (n = 818). Gender was found to predict teachers’ self-efficacy, with female generalists reporting the lowest scores on the Teacher Efficacy Scale in PE. There was a statistically significant difference between the perceived strength of nine out of the 11 listed barriers, with generalist teachers reporting barriers as more inhibitory than specialists. Discussion/Conclusion: This study highlights the gap between generalists’ and specialists’ self-efficacy to teach and the perceived barriers when teaching PE. Efforts specifically targeted to supporting female generalists teaching PE are necessary.


1960 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 138-140
Author(s):  
Clarence Phillips

Colleges and Universities have the responsibility of training prospective elementary teachers in the teaching of elementary mathematics. These teachers must be trained so that they can teach elementary school mathematics for meaning and understanding. In addition to training prospective elementary school teachers, the colleges and universities also have the responsibility of acquainting teachers in-service with the “newer” approach in teaching elementary mathematics. In this article, I will use “elementary teachers” as including both groups.


2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria-Christina Tzioti ◽  
Eleftheria Mantelou ◽  
Nick E Degleris ◽  
Andreas Solias ◽  
Manto Karamberi ◽  
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