scholarly journals EFL TEACHERS’ SELF-EFFICACY BELIEFS AND THEIR (NON)-COMMUNICATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 267
Author(s):  
Marzieh Sadat Mirmojarabian ◽  
Ehsan Rezvani
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
Instructional Strategies ◽  
Instructional Practices ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Efficacy Beliefs ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Classroom Management Strategies ◽  
Efl Teachers

This study investigated Iranian EFL teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs (TSEBs) about instructional strategies, student engagement and classroom management strategies they adopt for teaching. It also examined the relationship between TSEBs concerning the three sub-efficacies and teachers’ use of (non) communicative instructional practices. The participants of the study were 48 EFL teachers in Iranian language institutes. A survey questionnaire, semi-structured interviews, and classroom observations were administered to collect the data needed. The results demonstrated that teachers regarded themselves as high-efficacious, and there was a moderate positive relationship between TSEBs in terms of the three sub-efficacies and communicative instructional practices. TSEBs towards instructional strategies had the highest contribution to explaining communicative practice, which was also confirmed by the interview results. The data from observations indicated that TSEBs were not realized regarding instructional strategies, but student engagement and classroom management strategies were reflected in teachers’ instructions.

scholarly journals The Impact of Practicum on Pre-Service EFL Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Beliefs: First Step into Professionalism

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 223-235
Author(s):  
İlknur Eğinli ◽  
Mehdi Solhi
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
Instructional Strategies ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Null Hypothesis ◽  
Efficacy Beliefs ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Practicum Experience ◽  
The Impact

This study sought to investigate changes in pre-service EFL teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs before and after the practicum experience at school. The data were collected using the same 24-item teacher sense of efficacy (TSE) scale. Three null hypotheses were formulated based on the subcategories of self-efficacy in the study (i.e., self-efficacy in student engagement, self-efficacy in applying instructional strategies, and self-efficacy in classroom management). The Wilcoxonsigned rank test runs on the pre-practicum and post-practicum results suggested that the null hypothesis that practicum would not bring about any change in student engagement should be rejected. According to the second null hypothesis, there would be no significant difference between pre-service EFL teachers’ pre-practicum and post-practicum self-efficacy in applying instructional strategies. Results indicated that we should reject the second null hypothesis, too, implying that pre-service teachers’ scores in this construct have also been significantly different from each other in the pretest and the posttest. The last hypothesis of interest was if pre-service EFL teachers’ selfefficacy in classroom management changes due to practicum experience. The data gathered implies that we should reject this hypothesis, possibly in favor of the premise that our practicing pre-service EFL teachers have made positive gains in their classroom management ability. If we compare the obtained results based on the effect sizes that we have calculated for them, although all of them are strong effect sizes, we can say that the pre-service EFL teachers’ self-efficacy has improved first in classroom management (r = 0.77), second in applying instructional strategies (r = 0.71), and third in student engagement (r = 0.622). The findings of the study are discussed in the light of implications to the language teacher education programs and the development of practicum experience.

scholarly journals An Investigation of Pre-Service EFL Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Beliefs

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
ÖZGÜL BALCI ◽  
FAHRETTİN ŞANAL ◽  
SELMA DURAK ÜĞÜTEN
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Efficacy Beliefs ◽  
State University ◽  
Sense Of Efficacy ◽  
Multiple Comparison Test ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
High Level ◽  
The University

The purpose of this study was to investigate pre-service English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs. The study was a descriptive study based on a single screening model. A total of 291 freshman, sophomore, junior and senior students studying at a state university in Turkey during the fall semester of the academic year 2018-2019 participated in the study. Teachers’ Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES) which was originally developed by Tschannen-Moran & Woolfolk Hoy (2001) and adapted into Turkish by Çapa, Çakıroğlu, and Sarıkaya (2005) was used to determine pre-service EFL teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs. Pre-service EFL teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs were analyzed by descriptive statistics.  Differences in participants’ self-efficacy perceptions by class level were analyzed by one-way ANOVA. The Tukey multiple comparison test was used to determine significant differences among the different class levels. Research results revealed that pre-service EFL teachers had relatively high-level teacher self-efficacy perceptions in general and for classroom management, student engagement and instructional strategies subscales. Also, it was found that juniors had significantly higher scores than sophomores in both total scale and student engagement subscale. Total and subscale scores at other class levels did not differ significantly.  It was suggested that pre-service EFL teachers’ self-efficacy perceptions should be considered with greater attention in the ELT program at the university and special efforts are required to strengthen seniors’ self-efficacy perceptions.

Teachers’ practices of proactive and reactive classroom management strategies and the relationship to their self-efficacy

2021 ◽  
pp. 136216882110463
Author(s):  
Nada Jaber Alasmari ◽  
Abeer Sultan Ahmed Althaqafi
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Management ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Experienced Teachers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Institutional Rules ◽  
Classroom Management Strategies

Teachers’ proactive and reactive classroom management strategies are a significant component of teaching effectiveness. Teachers need to develop such strategies to structure a positive classroom environment. In addition, teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs concerning their classroom management strategies are equally significant. This research aimed to identify the teachers’ effective proactive and reactive classroom management strategies. It also sought to investigate the obstacles that inhibit proactive classroom management use and identify the association between teachers’ self-efficacy and classroom management practices. The research adopted a mixed-methods paradigm, consisting of two tools: a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The sampling included 80 Saudi teachers of English as a foreign language (EFL) participated in the survey and eight teachers participated in the interviews. The results showed that EFL teachers find proactive classroom management strategies more effective than reactive strategies. In addition, there was a difference between novice and experienced teachers’ effective classroom management strategies, in which experienced teachers found proactive strategies more effective. The findings also indicated that there are four types of obstacles that hinder proactive classroom management strategies. System-related obstacles (subject-centered curriculum and institutional rules), system/teacher related obstacles (institutional rules and teachers’ predispositions concerning e-tools), teacher-related obstacles (lack of understanding of the discipline plan), and student-related obstacles (unmotivated students). The final finding cited the positive association between teachers’ high self-efficacy and proactive classroom management application.

scholarly journals Classroom Management Strategies to Improve Learning Experiences for Online Courses

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janani Hariharan ◽  
Susan Merkel
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Online Students ◽  
Online Learners ◽  
Classroom Experience ◽  
Barriers To Participation ◽  
Classroom Management Strategies

Hybrid classrooms (taught simultaneously to both in-person and online students) have become increasingly common in the course of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, and they have offered multiple benefits and challenges. We offer several recommendations to improve student engagement and classroom experience in such classrooms, especially for online learners who may face greater barriers to participation.

scholarly journals How Professional Development in Co-teaching Impacts Self-Efficacy Among Rural High School Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-31
Author(s):  
Tori Colson ◽  
Yajuan Xiang ◽  
Moriah Smothers
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
High School ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
Instructional Practices ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Rural High School ◽  
Significant Difference

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of professional development in co-teaching on teacher self-efficacy among general and special education rural high school teachers. A causal-comparative research design was used to survey 256 rural high school teachers from the South and Midwest regions of the U.S. to measure their self-efficacy in student engagement, instructional practices, and classroom management. One-way analysis and independent samples t-test was used to analyze these data using SPSS statistical software. The results indicated a significant difference between teachers with and without experience in a co-teaching classroom regarding their efficacy in using instructional practices. Furthermore, ANOVA results indicated a significant difference in the number of hours of professional development a teacher received in co-teaching as it relates to their efficacy in student engagement, instructional practices, and classroom management. Further discussion and recommendations are also included.

scholarly journals Classroom management problems pre-service teachers encounter in ELT

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 511-520
Author(s):  
Kubra Keser ◽  
Fatih Yavuz
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Management ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Senior Year ◽  
Classroom Management Strategies ◽  
Management Problems

Different ideas and different perspectives on classroom management have long been debated. This study opens a new horizon in classroom management issue by shedding light on the classroom management problems and strategies to overcome these problems by student-teachers at teaching practice courses. The research was designed with a mixed method by using both qualitative and quantitative data from the 4th year students at English language teaching (ELT) department at Balıkesir University. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with senior students. The main interest of the study was to understand the classroom management problems of ELT student-teachers and their strategies to cope with these problems. The results revealed that classroom management problems generally stem from the noisy and talkative students and crowded classes. The solutions of senior year students include using different teaching methods with well-organised activities and setting good relationships with the students. Keywords: Classroom management, problems, teacher training, classroom management strategies.

scholarly journals Emotions Attributions of ELT Pre-service Teachers and Their Effects on Teaching Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-28
Author(s):  
Mariza G. Méndez López
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Management ◽  
Attribution Theory ◽  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Teaching Practicum ◽  
Classroom Management Strategies ◽  
English Language Teachers

This article presents the results of a qualitative study which aimed to develop an understanding of the emotions experienced by pre-service English language teachers during their teaching practicum and the emotions’ effects on instructional teaching. Attribution theory was used as a framework for analysing the results, while the data were gathered through classroom observation, reflection journals, and semi-structured interviews. Results revealed a need for language teaching programmes to include classroom management strategies; however, there is also evidence of the urgent need for socio-emotional support to be provided to pre-service teachers to help them shape their teaching practice through reflection. Providing a space for pre-service teachers to reflect on their beliefs and discuss the emotions experienced during practicum may help to instil commitment and responsibility in future teachers.

scholarly journals The intervention of online teaching practicum to teachers’ sense of self-efficacy

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (37) ◽  
pp. 190-201
Author(s):  
Suleyman Celik
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Instructional Strategies ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Teaching Practicum

The purpose of this explanatory mixed method study was to investigate the effect of Online Based (OB) and Field Based (FB) teaching practicum experience on student teacher (ST)s’ sense of self efficacy levels in instructional strategies, student engagement and classroom management within the Faculty of Education at a private university in Erbil, Iraq. An explanatory mixed method was designed with two treatment groups. Both groups were administrated the Teacher Sense of Self-Efficacy Scale (TSES) theorized by Tschannen-Moran and Hoy (1998) . Since the results of the survey was different from what is being expected, a semi structured interview was held with a ST from each department. Results from the t-test demonstrated that the OB group (OBG) students demonstrated a very high-level sense of self-efficacy in terms of instructional strategies, student engagement and classroom management. However, after the interview it was figured out that the FB group (FBG) students improved their self-efficacy in the authentic school environment. This study demonstrated the importance of continuous, appropriate and authentic challenges in eventually establishing a stable sense of self-efficacy among student teachers.

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