This overview summarized Bandura's approach to self efficacy including definitions. It is an excellent introduction to a discussion of this concept. We will start discussion the week of June 1.

Self-efficacydefined.pdf

Assignment, will be discussion points for June 1. No need to write, we will discuss these in class.

1. What are the elements of self-efficacy that are most important for learners?

2. What methods might you undertake to help develop positive self-efficacy in learners who are struggling.

3. Provide from your own experience with learners, and example of a learner with high self efficacy and one with low self efficacy. What did you do?

4. Analyze the "Imposter syndrome". What can that person do to fit into a situation?

5. Differentiate between self-efficacy and self-evaluation. 

Slides on Self Efficacy: This will be discussed in class with the slides shown, so no need to look at them right now.

6.SelfEfficacy.ppt