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Exploring teacher efficacy beliefs from the perspectives and experiences of Novice Malaysian Teachers

Developing a high level of efficacy can be challenging for teachers with three or fewer years of teaching experience. Therefore, there is a need to understand which learning experiences contribute to the formation of teachers’ efficacy beliefs during the first three years of teaching in educational...

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Main Authors: Abd Karim, Aishah Hanim, Mashudi, Nurul Atiqah
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Published: 2022
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spelling my.iium.irep.1021782022-12-20T06:18:52Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/102178/ Exploring teacher efficacy beliefs from the perspectives and experiences of Novice Malaysian Teachers Abd Karim, Aishah Hanim Mashudi, Nurul Atiqah LB1050.9 Educational psychology Developing a high level of efficacy can be challenging for teachers with three or fewer years of teaching experience. Therefore, there is a need to understand which learning experiences contribute to the formation of teachers’ efficacy beliefs during the first three years of teaching in educational settings. This study aims to explore and identify the factors that influence novice teachers’ efficacy beliefs during the initial years of their careers. In-depth semi-structured interviews with three full-time teachers in the state of Pahang, Malaysia, who have been teaching for 1 to 3 years in public schools, were conducted through purposive sampling. The data obtained from these case studies were analysed using thematic analysis which revealed four main themes: (1) Development of self-efficacy, (2) Teacher adaptability, (3) Professional competencies, and (4) Continuing education effort. This study provides insight that novice teachers’ efficacy beliefs can be developed and improved, particularly by considering the sources of and influences on self-efficacy, early teaching experiences and commitment to the profession. Future research should investigate the best methodology to use for collecting evidence of self-efficacy, as it is not a fixed construct and can be developed over time. Besides, school administrators play a significant role in fostering self-efficacy in teachers especially the novices by providing professional development programmes and encouraging them to participate. Such programmes can help teachers expand their knowledge and skills, make changes to their teaching methods or styles, and become more efficient in meeting the needs of their students. 2022-11-30 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/102178/7/102178_Exploring%20teacher%20efficacy%20beliefs%20from%20the%20perspectives.pdf Abd Karim, Aishah Hanim and Mashudi, Nurul Atiqah (2022) Exploring teacher efficacy beliefs from the perspectives and experiences of Novice Malaysian Teachers. Malaysian Journal of Qualitative Research, 8 (2). pp. 5-17. ISSN 1823-8521 https://www.qramalaysia.org/_files/ugd/153315_e9824c4ec1314347a067abeb22121058.pdf
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Abd Karim, Aishah Hanim
Mashudi, Nurul Atiqah
Exploring teacher efficacy beliefs from the perspectives and experiences of Novice Malaysian Teachers
description Developing a high level of efficacy can be challenging for teachers with three or fewer years of teaching experience. Therefore, there is a need to understand which learning experiences contribute to the formation of teachers’ efficacy beliefs during the first three years of teaching in educational settings. This study aims to explore and identify the factors that influence novice teachers’ efficacy beliefs during the initial years of their careers. In-depth semi-structured interviews with three full-time teachers in the state of Pahang, Malaysia, who have been teaching for 1 to 3 years in public schools, were conducted through purposive sampling. The data obtained from these case studies were analysed using thematic analysis which revealed four main themes: (1) Development of self-efficacy, (2) Teacher adaptability, (3) Professional competencies, and (4) Continuing education effort. This study provides insight that novice teachers’ efficacy beliefs can be developed and improved, particularly by considering the sources of and influences on self-efficacy, early teaching experiences and commitment to the profession. Future research should investigate the best methodology to use for collecting evidence of self-efficacy, as it is not a fixed construct and can be developed over time. Besides, school administrators play a significant role in fostering self-efficacy in teachers especially the novices by providing professional development programmes and encouraging them to participate. Such programmes can help teachers expand their knowledge and skills, make changes to their teaching methods or styles, and become more efficient in meeting the needs of their students.
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title_short Exploring teacher efficacy beliefs from the perspectives and experiences of Novice Malaysian Teachers
title_full Exploring teacher efficacy beliefs from the perspectives and experiences of Novice Malaysian Teachers
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title_full_unstemmed Exploring teacher efficacy beliefs from the perspectives and experiences of Novice Malaysian Teachers
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