Search for dissertations about: "teacher self-efficacy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words teacher self-efficacy.

  2. 1. Reconceptualising teacher self-efficacy in relation to teacher identity : A longitudinal phenomenological study of pre-service secondary mathematics teachers during initial teacher education

    Author : Gosia Marschall; Eva Norén; Kerstin Pettersson; Steven Watson; Markku Hannula; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; abduction; initial teacher education; longitudinal phenomenological study; narrative identity; narrative self-schema; pre-service secondary mathematics teachers; teacher professional learning; teacher self-efficacy; Mathematics Education; matematikämnets didaktik;

    Abstract : This research involves a conceptual investigation of teacher self-efficacy and its appraisal by focusing on how five pre-service secondary mathematics teachers make meaning of their experiences in the process of their development. Recognising methodological limitations of previous studies in the area, this one-year longitudinal study uses abduction and interpretative phenomenological analysis of qualitative data collected from participants’ written weekly reflections, planning documents, lesson observations and interviews. READ MORE

  4. 2. Different is cool! Self-efficacy and participation of students with and without disabilities in school-based Physical Education

    Author : Karin Bertills; Mats Granlund; Lilly Augustine; Marte Bentzen; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Self-efficacy; participation; disability; physical education; secondary school;

    Abstract : Background: Self-efficacy predicts school achievement. Participation is important for life outcomes. Functioning affects to what degree you can participate in everyday life situations. Participation-related constructs such as self-efficacy and functioning work both as a means of participation and as an end outcome. READ MORE

  5. 3. Effects of management by objectives : studies of Swedish upper secondary schools and the Influence of role stress and self-efficacy on school leaders

    Author : Erik Lindberg; Kerstin Nilsson; Elisabet Ljunggren; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Management by objectives; Goal commitment; performance; role stress; self-efficacy; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; företagsekonomi; Business Studies;

    Abstract : The purpose of this dissertation is to explore the impacts of Management by Objectives (MBO) on upper secondary school education in Sweden. In particular the goal is to increase our understanding of how the implementation of MBO affects the schools and the role of head teachers. READ MORE

  6. 4. Assidere Necesse Est : Necessities and complexities regarding teachers’ assessment practices in technology education

    Author : Eva Hartell; Inga-Britt Skogh; Lena Gumaelius; Richard Kimbell; Kay Stables; KTH; []
    Keywords : technology education; primary education; assessment; classroom assessment; formative assessment; assessment for learning; self-efficacy; e-portfolio; e-assessment; engineering education; STEM; teknikundervisning; teknikdidaktik; formativ bedömning; bedömning; grundskola; klassrumsbedömning; bedömning för lärande; betyg; vurdering; vurdering for laring; Teknikvetenskapens lärande och kommunikation; Education and Communication in the Technological Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on teachers’ assessment practices in primary and lower secondary schools for technology education (Sv. Teknik). It is grounded in my prior experience as a teacher but also addresses the national and international research fields of technology education and assessment. READ MORE

  7. 5. Trustful Relationships and School Development

    Author : Ulf Jederlund; Rune Hausstätter; Tatjana von Rosen; Pär Larsson; Roald A. Øien; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; trust; school development; collective learning; relational competence; relational pedagogy; teacher-student relationship quality; student self-efficacy; school trust; tillit; skolutveckling; kollektivt lärande; relationskompetens; relationell pedagogik; lärar-elevrelationer; elevers självtillit i skolan; skoltillit; specialpedagogik; Special Education;

    Abstract : Methods other than averages from national tests, grades and levels of eligibility for higher education to evaluate the quality of education and school development are called for. In this dissertation is examined how a conscious effort to develop trustful relationships and mutual interaction among all actors in schools may contribute to increased well-being, community and strengthened learning processes for both students and teachers. READ MORE