scholarly journals Teacher Applicants' Self-Efficacy and English Proficiency

2021 ◽  
pp. 30-36
Author(s):  
Vanesa B. Dungog ◽  
Joefel T. Libo-on
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
High Performance ◽  
English Language ◽  
Proficiency Test ◽  
English Proficiency ◽  
The Self ◽  
The Other ◽  
Medium Of Instruction ◽  
Work Output ◽  
Teacher Applicants

Self-efficacy is a belief in one capability in accomplishing a particular task. Most of the related studies concluded that having a high self-efficacy has something to do with high performance at work. It has something to do with an individuals' work output/ production; however, some other literature revealed that it does not have something to do with an individual's performance. On the other side, the English language is the required medium of instruction yet the most feared. This study investigated the self-efficacy towards the English Proficiency Test of the teacher applicants from the Division of Romblon. Findings showed that respondents have Low Self- efficacy status towards English Proficiency Test. It concluded that proficient respondents have a Very Low Self-efficacy among the levels of English Proficiency compared to other levels that reached the Low level. Further, the overall English Proficiency of teacher applicants was at the Beginners level.

Analysing the Self-Efficacy Levels of Coaches of Different Branches

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 2206-2209
Author(s):  
Nahit Özdayi
Keyword(s):  
Normal Distribution ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
The Self ◽  
The Other ◽  
Professional Experience ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Other Hand

Aim: This paper aims to analyse the self-efficacies of coaches of different branches. Methods: This study, which was conducted by using coach self-efficacy scale, reached totally 192 volunteering coaches who lived in Çanakkale and Balıkesir. The data collected were then analysed on the SPSS programme. The kurtosis and skewness values were examined so as to check the distribution of the data, and consequently, the data were found to have normal distribution. Results: As a result, statistically significant differences were found between the coaches aged 28-32 and coaches aged 33-37 in their levels of self-efficacy in general and in the sub-factor of efficacy in impersonating. Accordingly, the coaches who were in 28-32 age group had higher self-efficacy and efficacy in impersonating than the ones who were in 33-37 age group. On the other hand, there were no statistically significant differences between the participants’ levels of self-efficacy according to gender, branch and professional experience. Conclusion: The coaches in the 28-32 age group were found to have higher self-efficacy and efficacy in impersonating than the coaches in the 33-37 age group on examining the results obtained. No differences were found between the participants in the other factors. Key Words: Self-efficacy, coaches, sport

scholarly journals Plaintive Survival under Panoptical Surveillance: A Reading of Rituparno Ghosh’s The Last Lear.

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Aparna Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
English Language ◽  
New World ◽  
Power Relation ◽  
The Self ◽  
The Other ◽  
Feature Film ◽  
The People ◽  
Identity Privacy

This paper is an attempt to explore how the powerful gaze of the panoptical power relation through the  technological aids of this neocolonial era which forms the ‘Self,’ distorts the identity, privacy and liberty of the  lives under this surveillance who becomes the ‘other’. The study is based on the reading of Rituparno Ghosh’s 2007 English–language film The Last Lear. The  film which won the National Award of India for the best feature film in English in 2007  is based on a 1985 Bengali play, Ajker Shajahan ( Today’s Shakespeare) written by Utpala  Dutt. The film unfolds the story of an aging Shakespearean actor persuaded by a young ambitious director to take up acting again. But the retired actor is unwilling to adjust the new world of cinema and its complex technical tricks. The film also expose how the powerful camera gaze and mobile phones turn as the new colonizer who distorts truth and induce fears in the minds of the people under surveillance. This study is carried out based on the Post-Panoptical theories of Surveillance.

scholarly journals The effect analysis of mediation variable of task productivity on the self-efficacy and employees’ performance

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 237
Author(s):  
Annissa Chairum Soebandono ◽  
Levi Nilawati
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
The Self ◽  
Effect Analysis ◽  
Individual Task ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Analytical Tools ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Mediation Models

This research was conducted for analyzing the effect of mediating variable that is individual task proactivity as one of the proactivities of behavior towards the relationship between self-efficacy and the employees’ performance in the logistics companies of shipping the goods. It uses convenience sampling, which is a non-probability sampling method for getting the sample of 52 employees. They were divided into two divisions, namely infrastructure and quality assurance. The questionnaire consists of two parts, in which some were assessed by themselves and others that were assessed by the supervisor. They were analyzed using path analysis using analytical tools developed by Hayes, Preacher-Hayes with the simple mediation models. It was found that employees have self-efficacy, individual task proactivity, and relatively high performance, in which individual task proactivity can be a mediating variable on the effect self-efficacy on performance.

The Moderating Effect of Supervisory Support on the Self-Efficacy Work-Performance Relationship

1998 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 164-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim Ballantine ◽  
Christopher G. Nunns
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Insurance Industry ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
The Self ◽  
Work Output ◽  
Supervisory Support ◽  
Output Measure ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Rated Performance

The present study examined the moderating effect of supervisory support on the relationship between self-ratings of self-efficacy and two measures of work performance, namely supervisor-rated performance and a work-output measure. Research was conducted within the South African life insurance industry on a sample of broker consultants (sales promotional staff) ( n = 70 subjects) over a three-month period. Past research found a positive relationship between high self-efficacy and work performance. However, such research did not take account of the influence of leadership factors. It was hypothesised that effective supervisory support would facilitate the attainment of higher levels of performance. Therefore, it was hypothesised that supervisory support should moderate the self-efficacy work performance relationship, particularly in the case of low self-efficacy. As hypothesised, it was found that supervisory support moderated the relationship between self-efficacy and supervisor-rated performance. Performance was highest when low levels of self-efficacy occurred together with high supervisory support. However, supervisory support did not moderate the relationship between self-efficacy and the work-output measure of performance. Limitations of the study, as well as theoretical and practical implications are considered.

scholarly journals English proficiency test in a logistics postgraduate course admission

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1532
Author(s):  
Ana Beatriz Aquino ◽  
Eliana Kobayashi
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
English Language ◽  
Proficiency Test ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
English Proficiency ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Public Institution ◽  
Proficiency Tests ◽  
Complex Activity ◽  
Admission Test

The construction of English proficiency tests applied in college admissions is a complex activity as their content must reflect the language skills required in the program and their results can affect applicants’ lives. This study aims to establish the specifications of English language skills to be tested in an admission test for a postgraduate course in Logistics and Operation of a public institution. The qualitative methodology of this investigation encompasses the course documents analysis, the results of past tests, as well as the application of a questionnaire to the professors and the program coordinator. The investigation has a multidisciplinary approach, integrating different areas like Applied Linguistics and Administration. The preliminary results show that English language is considered important in the program documents although it is not clearly stated. In addition, professors seem to have different expectations on student English level but agree on the main linguistic skill.

Nicotine and its metabolites in amniotic fluid at birth - Assessment of prenatal tobacco smoke exposure

2010 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 385-391 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Köhler ◽  
S. Avenarius ◽  
A. Rabsilber ◽  
C. Gerloff ◽  
G. Jorch
Keyword(s):  
High Performance Liquid Chromatography ◽  
Amniotic Fluid ◽  
Tobacco Smoke ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Urine Analysis ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
The Self ◽  
The Other ◽  
Tobacco Smoke Exposure ◽  
Maternal Urine

Amniotic fluid was collected from 78 pregnant women at birth additionally with their urine prior to delivery as well as neonatal urine and meconium. The smoking markers, nicotine and its metabolites cotinine and trans-3′-hydroxycotinine (OH-cotinine), were determined using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The self-reported smoking status during pregnancy determined by means of a questionnaire was verified by measurement of maternal urine. In all smokers, nicotine metabolites were detected in amniotic fluid and in 80% of them nicotine as well. However, the sum of the nicotine metabolites (Summet) was significantly lower (p < .001) in amniotic fluid (704 ± 464 nmol/L) than in meconium (921 ± 588 nmol/L), neonatal urine (1139 ± 813 nmol/L) and maternal urine (4496 ± 3535 nmol/L). Concentrations of nicotine metabolites in amniotic fluid correlated well (p < .001) with that in the other specimen types. After environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure, no nicotine or nicotine metabolites were detectable in amniotic fluid but only in maternal and neonatal urine. Analysis of amniotic fluid at birth lends itself to verifying smoking habits during pregnancy and clearly discriminating from ETS exposure, but it is not a suitable approach to differentiating between ETS exposure and non-exposure.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ANTARA HARDINESS DENGAN SELF-EFFICACY PADA LANSIA MASIH BEKERJA DI BANGUNTAPAN BANTUL

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Feranita Indriati ◽  
Titik Muti’ah
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
The Self ◽  
The Other ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Pearson Product Moment Correlation ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACT This research aims to know the relationship between hardiness and self-efficacy of lansia (elderly) who still works in Banguntapan Bantul. The Hypotheses in this research is the relationship between hardiness and self-efficacy of lansia (elderly) who still works in Banguntapan Bantul.Subject of this research are working lansia (elderly) to men and women working lansia (elderly) with ages around 65 until 70 years old they are men and women that has total of 70. The the data was collected by using instrument used hardness and self-efficacay scale. The data was analysised using pearson product moment correlation with program SPSS Version 16 for Windows.The result of the analysis, showed that the correlation was between variable hardiness and self-efficacy 0,713 with P=0,00. This result and true the hypotheses was accepted meaning there is a relationship between hardiness and self-efficacy. It means that whenever the self-efficacay in lansia (elderly) are highest so the the hardiness are highest too. And the other way, if the self efficacy in lansia (elderly) are lowest so the hardiness are lowest too. Keywords : Hardiness, Self Efficacy, and Lansia (Elderly)

scholarly journals The investigation of the self-efficacy of special education teachers who teach mathematics to English language learners with disabilities

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Jessica Collins Kamuru
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
English Language Learners ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Special Education Teachers ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
English Language ◽  
The Self ◽  
Teaching Mathematics ◽  
Teacher Disposition ◽  
K 12

Of the English Language Learners (ELLs) in USA K-12 schools, 665,000 are identified as having a disability. In mathematics, ELLs with disabilities have significantly lower outcomes than English dominant, and non-disabled peers. Numerous studies over four decades have linked student outcomes to teacher self-efficacy (i.e. belief in ability to perform a task for expected outcomes). Considering many ELLs with disabilities receive mathematics instruction from special education teachers, there are questions about the self-efficacy of these teachers to provide quality instruction, since there are few studies focused specifically on preparing or supporting special education teachers to teach mathematics to ELLs with disabilities. The purpose of this dissertation is to examine in-service special education teachers' overall self-efficacy in teaching mathematics in teaching any student with a disability and in teaching ELLs with disabilities in culturally and linguistically responsive ways. One hundred seventeen special education teachers from 9 states were recruited for this study which utilized surveys and follow up interviews. Six participants, chosen for having low or high self efficacy in teaching mathematics to any student with a disability or in teaching mathematics to ELLs with disabilities, were interviewed about factors which were helpful or harmful to their self-efficacy. Themes from the data included (a) teacher preparedness, (b) student characteristics, (c) teaching pedagogy, (d) building culture, (e) overall teacher disposition and (f) culturally responsive pedagogy.

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