The purpose of this research was to examine the relationships between prospective teachers' psychological resilience, teacher self-efficacy beliefs, and their attitudes towards the teaching profession. In this respect, a hypothetical model showing the causal relationships between the variables was developed and tested with path analysis within the…

This article describes a study in which teacher candidates' teacher self-efficacy was examined while using the "Text Talk" program and the Gradual Release of Responsibility format during their clinical experience in literacy. Data analysis indicates that teachers reported a statistically significant increase in their self-efficacy as a…

The "mentor teacher" within the Professional Development School (PDS) model is in a unique role of providing leadership during the student teacher internship and supporting the development of student interns' efficacious beliefs. Data collected from student intern surveys were used to answer the following research questions. Are student…