Sense of efficacy from student teaching to the induction year

Sahin F. E., Atay D.

2nd World Conference on Educational Sciences (WCES-2010), İstanbul, Turkey, 4 - 08 February 2010, vol.2, pp.337-341, (Full Text) identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 2
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.03.021
  • City: İstanbul
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.337-341
  • Keywords: Pre-service teacher efficacy, novice teacher efficacy, student engagement, instructional strategies, classroom management, SELF-EFFICACY, BELIEFS
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This longitudinal study investigates the efficacy levels of Turkish prospective teachers of English from student teaching to induction year. Data from pre-service teachers enrolled at a state university in Istanbul revealed there was an increase in overall efficacy scores from "before student teaching/BST" phase to "after student teaching/AST" phase, which was followed with no significant change at the end of induction year. Changes in efficacy scores regarding student engagement, instructional strategies, and classroom management were also investigated during the same period and social persuasion, enactive mastery and vicarious experiences were found to contribute to teacher efficacy. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.