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How Does Pre-Service Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Relate to the Fulfilment of Basic Psychological Needs During Teaching Practicum?

Authors :
Denise Depping
Timo Ehmke
Michael Besser
Dominik Leiß
Source :
Education Sciences, Vol 14, Iss 12, p 1312 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate environmental conditions in teaching practicums that support the development of pre-service teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs. Motivational orientations such as self-efficacy beliefs and enthusiasm are crucial aspects of professional teacher competence and thus should be fostered right from the beginning of teacher training. Against the backdrop of self-determination theory, which is connected to intrinsic motivation, we examined effects from the fulfilment of basic psychological needs (needs for competence, autonomy and relatedness) during teaching practicums on changes in levels of perceived self-efficacy. A total of 103 German pre-service teachers enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree Program participated in this study at two times of measurement. The results reveal that the fulfilment of basic psychological needs and especially a sense of relatedness contributed positively to gains in self-efficacy. The findings are discussed with regard to the design of practicums in teacher training.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22277102
Volume :
14
Issue :
12
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Education Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.fdfb68c15a1245e1afcd8d07f5d66025
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14121312