ERIC Number: EJ1468389
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
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Teacher Self-Efficacy and Mathematics Achievement of Secondary-Level Students with Disabilities
Allison C. Nannemann; Sunaina Shenoy; Joshua Merrill
International Journal for Research in Learning Disabilities, v8 n1 p34-47 2025
Students with learning and other education-related disabilities generally demonstrate low mathematics achievement. While this is a complex phenomenon, one related factor may be low teacher self-efficacy for teaching mathematics to these students. The current study was a preliminary investigation (N = 40) into (a) differences in self-efficacy between general, special, and dual-licensed educators and (b) correlations between teacher self-efficacy and student achievement. Findings revealed that special educators reported the highest self-efficacy for inclusive practice whereas dual-licensed teachers reported the highest self-efficacy for mathematics instruction. Correlations between teacher self-efficacy and student achievement were weak for general educators and strong for dual-licensed teachers (special educators not included in correlational analysis). Findings indicate the value of studying these constructs on a larger and more nuanced scale. Implications for practice include opportunities to merge knowledge of mathematics pedagogy with instructional practices for students with learning disabilities.
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Self Efficacy, Teacher Effectiveness, Correlation, Mathematics Achievement, Secondary School Students, Secondary School Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Mathematics Instruction, General Education, Teacher Qualifications, Teacher Characteristics
International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities. e-mail: ijrld@bc.edu; Web site: https://journals.ub.uni-koeln.de/index.php/IJRLD/index
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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