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Marjolein Zee1, Helma M Y Koomen1, Francine C Jellesma1
1Research Institute of Child Development and Education, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Journal of School Psychology
|March 3, 2016
Summary
Teachers' self-efficacy (TSE) varies within and between teachers, with intra-individual differences being larger. Student-specific TSE domains differ from aggregated within-teacher factors, highlighting the need for further research.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Teacher Education
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Teachers' self-efficacy (TSE) is crucial for effective teaching.
- Existing scales may not capture domain- and student-specific nuances of TSE.
- Understanding inter- and intra-individual differences in TSE is vital.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt the Teachers' Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES) for domain- and student-specific analysis.
- To explore inter- and intra-individual differences in teachers' self-efficacy.
- To investigate the factor structure and measurement invariance of the adapted TSES.
Main Methods:
- Adapted the TSES for domain- and student-specific levels.
- Employed multilevel structural equation modeling (SEM).
- Analyzed data from 841 students and 107 teachers (grades 3-6).
Main Results:
- Supported a higher-order factor (Overall TSE) and four lower-order factors (Instructional Strategies, Behavior Management, Student Engagement, Emotional Support).
- Found intra-individual differences in TSE to be generally larger than inter-individual differences.
- Identified cluster bias, indicating student-specific TSE differs from aggregated within-teacher factors.
Conclusions:
- TSE exhibits significant variation both within and between teachers.
- Student-specific TSE domains are distinct and not simply aggregates of within-teacher factors.
- Further research should examine TSE in relation to teacher, student, and classroom characteristics.
Keywords:
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