| Title: |
An Exploratory Study of Self-Efficacy for K-12 Online Teachers |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Corry, Michael; Dardick, William R.; Reichenberg, Ray E. |
| Source: |
Quarterly Review of Distance Education. 2021 22(2):1-13. |
| Availability: |
IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc. P.O. Box 79049, Charlotte, NC 28271-7047. Tel: 704-752-9125; Fax: 704-752-9113; e-mail: infoage@infoagepub.com; Web site: https://www.infoagepub.com/quarterly-review-of-distance-education.html |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
13 |
| Publication Date: |
2021 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Elementary Education; Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Self Efficacy; Elementary School Teachers; Secondary School Teachers; Virtual Schools; Self Concept Measures; Psychometrics; Test Construction |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: |
Teachers Sense of Efficacy Scale |
| ISSN: |
1528-3518 |
| Abstract: |
Research suggests that teacher self-efficacy shares a relationship with student achievement. This relationship has mostly been examined in face-to-face contexts and it remains to be seen how that relationship translates to online settings. Furthermore, it is unclear whether the methods and instruments used to measure teacher self-efficacy in face-to-face formats are applicable to online settings. The current study explores teacher self-efficacy for K-12 online instructors with data collected using a modified version of a widely used face-to-face Teacher's Self-efficacy Scale (TSES). This new instrument was modified for use in online teaching environments and was used to collect data from K-12 online teachers over 4 time points covering a 6-month span. These data were used to explore the psychometric properties of the new measure. Results suggest that the adapted components of the TSES were valid for use with samples of online teachers with the exception of a new component added to the measure as part of the current study. Continued refinement and use of a modified instrument offers opportunities for further research and will assist online K-12 teachers and administrators and help improve student success. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2022 |
| Access URL: |
https://www.infoagepub.com/products/Quarterly-Review-of-Distance-Education-22-2 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1327917 |
| Database: |
ERIC |