A longitudinal inquiry of sources of teacher self-efficacy: from the professional experience into the first year of teaching.
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| Title: | A longitudinal inquiry of sources of teacher self-efficacy: from the professional experience into the first year of teaching. |
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| Authors: | Ma, Kang1 (AUTHOR) kang.ma1@hdr.mq.edu.au, Cavanagh, Michael2 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | European Journal of Teacher Education. Jan2026, Vol. 49 Issue 1, p152-167. 16p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Self-efficacy in teachers, *Beginning teachers, *Experiential learning, *Observational learning, *Longitudinal method, Skilled labor, Sociocultural factors |
| Abstract: | The cultivation of robust teacher self-efficacy (TSE) has been regarded as essential in the early career stages; however, little is known about its sources and changing mechanisms during such a period, especially in the Chinese context. The study utilised a longitudinal qualitative method, interviewing participants (n = 6) at the beginning and completion of their professional experience and the end of the first teaching semester. The results indicate mastery experience and vicarious experience were the most reported sources, whereas neither social persuasion nor physiological and emotional states were valued. Variations in the effects and cultural specificity of the sources were apparent. Implications and limitations are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | The cultivation of robust teacher self-efficacy (TSE) has been regarded as essential in the early career stages; however, little is known about its sources and changing mechanisms during such a period, especially in the Chinese context. The study utilised a longitudinal qualitative method, interviewing participants (n = 6) at the beginning and completion of their professional experience and the end of the first teaching semester. The results indicate mastery experience and vicarious experience were the most reported sources, whereas neither social persuasion nor physiological and emotional states were valued. Variations in the effects and cultural specificity of the sources were apparent. Implications and limitations are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 02619768 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02619768.2024.2311695 |
