This animation introduces the concept of self-efficacy, describing what it is, why it’s important and how teachers can support their students’ self efficacy.
The concept of self-efficacy – animated
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Gibson, S., & Dembo, M. H. (1984). Teacher efficacy: A construct validation. Journal of Educational Psychology, 76(4), 569-582. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0022-0663.76.4.569
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