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Watch this short video for an introduction to Self-Efficacy...
How is Self-Efficacy different from Self-Confidence?
How is Self-Efficacy different from Self-Confidence?
While they are related, Self-Efficacy is a bit different from Self-Confidence in a way that is helpful to understand when guiding someone's learning.
Self-Confidence is your confidence in your ability to do something.
Self-Efficacy is your confidence in your ability to learn how to do something.
For example, on the first day of a new Computer Science class you probably wouldn't feel confident about doing well on the final exam if you had to take it that day (Self-Confidence). But if you have high Self-Efficacy in Computer Science and test taking, you will probably feel confident that you can learn the material and will do well on the final exam once the course is complete.
How is Self-Efficacy relevant to giving feedback?
How is Self-Efficacy relevant to giving feedback?
You might notice some similarities between Self-Efficacy and Growth Mindset. And, as we've already discussed, feedback can have a significant impact on someone's mindset and confidence in their own abilities. Feedback can help facilitate learning and growth, and messages of encouragement embedded in the feedback can build someone's confidence in their ability to learn and grow.
See if you can think of a moment when you got feedback that helped you build your Self-Efficacy. Do you remember anything about the general tone of that feedback? Did the person giving you feedback relate to the challenges you were experiencing at that point? Did you see them as successful or skilled in that area?
Before we go on...
Before we go on...
Why did you become a Computer Science TA?
Select the available response that most closely represents your own motivations. All are valid reasons and it's quite possible that more than one is true for you. If that's the case, try to pick the one most prominent in your mind right now.
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