MATHEMATICS TRAINEE TEACHERS' CONFIDENCE AND SELF-EFFICACY: A CORRELATIONAL STUDY
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https://doi.org/10.35631/IJEPC.1163044Keywords:
Confidence, Correlation Analysis, Mathematics Education, Self-Efficacy, Trainee TeachersAbstract
Self-efficacy among mathematics trainee teachers is often influenced by their confidence level. Thus, the aim of this study is to investigate the correlation between teachers’ confidence and self-efficacy in teaching mathematics. Specifically, the research aims to identify current levels of both confidence and self-efficacy, analyse their correlation, and evaluate the effect of teaching confidence and self-efficacy. This study applies a quantitative approach where data is collected from a target population of 50 trainee teachers. Next, the data is analysed using SPSS where descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient and simple linear regression) are applied. Finally, it is found out that there is a strong positive relationship between the two variables. This means confidence influences the trainee teachers’ self-efficacy. The results suggest that teacher education programs should be implemented to ensure the future teachers are ready and have confidence in teaching mathematics effectively.
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