How do I promote my students' self-efficacy?
Will I be able to do this?", «Can I learn this?»
Whenever we are faced with a challenge, want to learn something new, solve a problem or master a task, we mentally try to assess our chances of success. Some pupils quickly come to the conclusion that they are «too stupid anyway», that learning is not worth it or that they «can't do maths anyway» or are not gifted in languages. This judgement leads them to resignation and helplessness: they no longer even try to pay attention in class, participate or prepare for a test.
But how can we promote self-efficacy and give children and young people the feeling that it is worth facing challenges and engaging with content that may seem difficult at first?
In the latest instalment of the series «12 impulses for teachers» by psychologists Stefanie Rietzler and Fabian Grolimund, you will learn about three specific ways to strengthen self-efficacy.
In the other episodes, Stefanie Rietzler and Fabian Grolimund answer the following questions:
- What makes a good school? (Episode 1)
- How can I gain more confidence when working with parents? (Episode 2)
- How do I motivate my students - without rewards and punishments? (Episode 3)
- How do I give effective feedback?
- How do I promote my students' self-efficacy?
- And many more ...
More video series by Stefanie Rietzler and Fabian Grolimund:
- Learning tips for children: How can parents help their children to learn? What motivates them, what only causes conflict at home?
- Strong child: How do children develop self-esteem and a sense of self-efficacy? How can parents support them in this?
- Together we are class - the series for teachers and their pupils
- Learning tips for teenagers: Jess helps Adi pass his final apprenticeship exam
- And what do you think? In this series, Stefanie Rietzler and Fabian Grolimund ask young people about school, parents, friendship and the future.
