Self-efficacy theory
Definition
Interest for instruction
According to Bandura Self-regulation strongly depends self-efficacy beliefs. “Perceived self-efficacy influences the level of goal challenge people set for themselves, the amount of effort they mobilize, and their pesistence in the face of difficulties. Perceived self-efficacy is theorized to invludence performance accomplishments both directly and indirectly through its influences on self-set goals.” Zimmerman et al. (1992: 665)
According to Zimmerman et al. (1992: 664), self-regulated learners direct their learning processes and attainments by
- setting challenging goals for themselves
- applying appropriate strategies to achieve their goals,
- and by enlisting self-regulative invludences that motivate and guide their efforts.
In addition, “self-regulated learners exhibit a high sens of efficacy in their capabilities, which influences the knowledge and skill goals they set for tehmselves and their commitment to fulfill these challenges [...]. This conception of self.directed learning not only encompasses the cognitive skills emphasized by metacognitive theorits, but also extends beyond to include the self-regulation of movtivation, the learning envionment, and social supports for self-directedness.” (Zimmerman et al. (1992: 664)
See also: social cognitive theory
References
- Bandura A. Self-efficacy: toward a unifying theory of behavioral change, Psychol Rev. 1977 Mar;84(2):191-215.
- Barry J. Zimmerman; Albert Bandura; Manuel Martinez-Pons (1992). Self-Motivation for Academic Attainment: The Role of Self-Efficacy Beliefs and Personal Goal Setting, American Educational Research Journal, Vol. 29, No. 3. (Autumn, 1992), pp. 663-676.
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