Demonstrating a sense of efficacy
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“Face it. Nobody owes you a living. What you achieve or fail to
achieve in your lifetime is directly related to what you do or fail
to do.
No one chooses his parents or childhood but you can choose
your own direction. Everyone has problems and obstacles to
overcome but that too is relative to each individual.
Nothing is carved in stone. You can change anything in your life
if you want to badly enough. Excuses are for losers.
Those who take responsibility for their action are the real
winners in life.
Winners meet life’s challenges head on knowing there are no
guarantees and give it all they’ve got. It’s never too late or too
early to begin. Time plays no favorites and will pass whether you
act or not.
Take control of your life. Dare to dream and take risks. If you
aren’t willing to work for your goals, don’t expect others to.
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.
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Intro – introduce and define efficacy and how
it relates to teaching
Explain why a teacher should demonstrate a
sense of efficacy
Describe alternative techniques to help
struggling students meet learning goals
Conclusion
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Power or capacity (ability) for producing a
desired result or effect; effectiveness
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A teacher’s belief that they can promote
learning for all students regardless of any
background
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Meets learning goals inside the classroom
Takes responsibility for successes and
failures that occur
High efficacy teachers are constantly
evaluating their teaching and how they can
improve instruction
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Teachers who have a high degree of efficacy
feel the need to challenge themselves
They are always searching for new teaching
techniques that work
TEACHERS DEMONSTRATE A PERSONAL SENSE
OF EFFICACY BECAUSE THEY TAKE
RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHAT STUDENTS LEARN
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NO!
No one is perfect
However, these teachers are determined to
stay committed and not give up on effective
ways for students to learn
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Think VARIETY
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Interactive instruction
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Monitoring student progress
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These methods help to motivate students to
learn. They are involved!
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Letters to parents
Alternative assignments/quizzes
Personal Philosophy
Evaluations/observations
Teacher Journal
Engaging teaching strategies/techniques
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