ERIC Number: EJ1462008
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
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Investigation of Early Childhood Teacher Self-Efficacy in Terms of Various Variables
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, v17 n1 p177-190 2024
This study aims to examine the self-efficacy levels of early childhood teachers in terms of various variables (age, marital status, department graduated, education level, professional experience). The survey model, one of the quantitative research methods, was used in the present study. Criterion sampling; one of the methods of purposive sampling is applied. 219 early childhood teachers working as early childhood teachers in different provinces of Turkey participated in the study. The data for the study was collected using the "Teacher Self-Efficacy Scale," which was adapted to Turkish by Çapa, Çakiroglu, and Sarikaya (2005). The construct validity of this scale was confirmed by performing a confirmatory factor analysis for early childhood teachers. The data was analyzed using the SPSS-28 statistical program. The relevant data were subjected to the Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal Wallis H tests. Confirmatory factor analysis was performed using the Amos program, and the results indicated that the scale had acceptable fit values. In addition, the reliability level was found to be high, with the Cronbach Alpha internal consistency reliability coefficient being 0.97. Based on the research results, the self-efficacy of early childhood teachers varied significantly based on age group, marital status, and professional experience. However, no significant difference was observed in the self-efficacy levels of early childhood teachers based on their education level and economic status.
Descriptors: Early Childhood Teachers, Self Efficacy, Teacher Characteristics, Age Differences, Marital Status, Educational Attainment, Teaching Experience, Foreign Countries, Social Differences
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education. T&K Akademic Rosendalsvein 45, Oslo 1166, Norway. e-mail: iejee@iejee.com; Web site: https://www.iejee.com/index.php/IEJEE/index
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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