Exploring the Sources of Self-Efficacy by Flemish School Principals in Primary Education

Autor/inn/en	Bellemans, Lore; Devos, Geert
Titel	Exploring the Sources of Self-Efficacy by Flemish School Principals in Primary Education
Quelle	In: Educational Management Administration & Leadership, 51 (2023) 3, S.733-750 (18 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Bellemans, Lore)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1741-1432
DOI	10.1177/17411432211001365
Schlagwörter	Self Efficacy; Foreign Countries; Principals; Elementary Education; Belgium + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Self-efficacy; Selbstwirksamkeit; Ausland; Principal; Schulleiter; Elementarunterricht; Belgien
Abstract	Self-efficacy is a perceived judgment that one has the ability to execute a course of action that brings about a desired result. While a growing body of research demonstrates the importance of self-efficacy by school leaders, little is known about the different sources of principals' self-efficacy. This qualitative study investigates the relevance of Bandura's sources of self-efficacy and on potential additional sources. The analysis is based on semi-structured interviews with 23 primary school principals in Flanders (Belgium). The results reveal that mastery experiences prove to be the most powerful source of principal self-efficacy although they are mainly small successes and do not refer to extraordinary achievements or excellent results. This study also emphasizes the importance of verbal or social persuasion and gaining knowledge. Suggestions for further research, limitations and implications of this study are discussed. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01