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Validation of an instrument for mathematics enhancement teaching efficacy of Pacific Northwest agricultural educators

Creator:

Jansen, Daniel J.

Abstract:

Teacher efficacy continues to be an important area of study in educational research. This study tested an instrument designed to assess the perceived efficacy of agricultural education teachers when engaged in lessons involving mathematics instruction. The study population of Oregon and Washington agricultural educators utilized in the validation of the...

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Dissertation
Toward making the invisible visible : studying science teaching self-efficacy beliefs

Creator:

Perkins, Catherine J.

Abstract:

This dissertation consists of two articles to be submitted for publication. The first, a literature review, makes visible common influences on science teaching self-efficacy beliefs and also points to potentially invisible validation concerns regarding the instrument used. The second investigates the participants' invisible science teaching self-efficacy beliefs and, through the...

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Dissertation
A practical implementation of self-efficacy theory to improve the engineering curriculum

Creator:

Plisch, Marjorie

Abstract:

What are the most effective ways to improve the engineering curriculum? Improvements should result in increased student retention, undergraduates who are more industry-ready and graduates who are better prepared to be leaders. Current research suggests that the best predictor of persistence is a person’s self-efficacy. The focus of this thesis...

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Masters Thesis