Self-Efficacy

RUNNING HEAD : Teaching Self-Efficacy

TEACHING SELF-EFFICACY IN THE CLASSROOM

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TEACHING SELF-EFFICACY IN THE CLASSROOM

Self-efficacy can improve through the application of social learning theory and cognitive-behavior management in the classroom resulting to a more appropriate behavior , increased academic success and foster social justice . Students with learning and behavior difficulties should be helped to develop a positive , participatory access to the general curriculum (Bandura , 1976

Bandura suggests that teachers (1997 ) utilize cognitive-behavior modification to learn how to share leadership roles

and responsibilities . This can be accomplished through self-monitoring . It is a process of having student observe his own target behavior with a goal of changing it . This may be through tally sheet , or mark time intervals during which a target behavior occurs or does not . The teacher follows a typical cognitive-behavioral sequence : direct instruction , modeling , practice , and feedback , combined with external reinforcement . Another strategy is through modeling either a correct response or a typical incorrect response . This would provide the student with a concrete view of the consequence of their behavior . Alternative methods could be in the form of role-playing . This provides the teacher the opportunity to think aloud . Speaking her thoughts as she demonstrates a correct procedure Students with learning difficulties tend to evaluate themselves too harshly

To briefly illustrate a child , who would resort to an aggressive behavior such as punching can improve his behavior through self-efficacy . Create a simulation activity to similar to the triggering condition , like teasing , through role playing...