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A Primer on Teaching Practices that Support Self-efficacy
Bluegrass Center for Teacher Quality
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We like how this resource is simultaneously comprehensive and easy to skim. Pick this one if you’re tired of listicles but don’t want to read a full article.
Strong self-efficacy, associated with confidence and a willingness to take risks in learning, has been positively correlated with strong student achievement. While some element of self-efficacy is determined by the learner’s psychological underpinning, self-efficacy can be developed over time through a combination of mastery experiences, vicarious experiences, and positive social persuasions. This report identifies and examines six best practices for developing student self-efficacy in the classroom.
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