Self-Efficacy

Cultivating Student Self-Efficacy

Empowering Educators:

By Laytoya Stevens Learning Media, Resources & Technology ELDT 6135-085

This online training module is designed specifically for college professors aiming to instill self-efficacy in their students throughout their academic journey. In this module, we'll explore practical strategies and techniques to empower students, boost their confidence, and foster a mindset for success. Let's dive in and discover the different intervention methods to create an environment where students believe in their ability to achieve their academic goals.

Welcome

Propose interventions to enhance students' self-efficacy, promoting belief in their abilities and academic success.

Assess how identity threat affects students' self-efficacy and recognize situations that undermine their confidence.

Define self-efficacy and its role in fostering perseverance and academic success.

Identify strategies to create inclusive environments that support self-efficacy and academic achievement for all students.

Learning Objectives

Supporting Self-Efficacy by Integrating Self-Relevance and Sense of Purpose

Intervention 1

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Developing an Activity to Highlight Self-Relevance & Purpose

Utlize the following Checklist

Ensure the Instructional Team Understands

Avoid Common Pitfalls

Select the Activiteis for the course

Supporting Financially Stressed Students

Intervention 2

Low-income students often struggle to afford college due to worries about debt and basic needs. Colleges are increasingly aware of this financial stress, with over 50% of undergraduates in the US facing issues like food or housing insecurity while studying. Groups at higher risk include community college, minority, LGBTQ, veteran, foster youth, and disabled students, among others. This module offers strategies to assist financially stressed students, improving their learning, sense of belonging, confidence, and retention in college. It draws from research in social psychology, educational psychology, and brain science, and can be customized to fit your students' needs and context. Let's take a look!

Zoom EtiquetteEncourage students to use video during class meetings or display a suitable virtual background.

Lowest Homework Grade Drop Policytwo of lowest homework grades dropped at the end of term

Test and Quiz Re-StartStudents may request one test or quiz restart for technical issues such as internet disruption but must promptly contact the instructor.

Make-up Quiz PolicyExcused absences include severe weather, religious holidays, illness, etc. Students must notify the instructor before the quiz deadline.

Create equitable course policies and practices that accommodate the needs of high financial stress students. What does this look like?

Provide students with the level of reasonable flexibility in their course that they would appreciate for themselves. Also avoid unintentionally exacerbating the challenges some students face when dealing with financial stress such as asking how many hours students studied each week or if they received a good night's sleep. Something else to consider is avoid requiring students to provide documentation to support reasons as to why assignments were missed or submitted late.

Avoid Common Pitfalls

Creating a Wise Feedback Framing Statement

Intervention 3

Wise Feedback is an effective approach to deliver constructive comments on exams or assignments, fostering students' trust by 1) communicating feedback's intent to aid their growth, reflecting the instructor's growth mindset, and 2) addressing concerns of negative stereotyping or discrimination. A concise Wise Feedback Framing Statement can accompany key assignments, emphasizing challenging standards, and confidence in students' capabilities. Research shows Wise Feedback increases trust in impartial grading and academic engagement, narrowing outcome gaps between disadvantaged and advantaged racial groups. By using this approach, instructors aim to foster trust, engagement, and academic success among students, especially those from diverse backgrounds.

Reinforcement

Framing Statement

Include a wise feedback framing statement with your comments on the 1st assignment of the term will set the tone for how students perceive feedback throughout the course

After the first assignment, reinforce this message throughout the term by including a wise feedback framing statement on all other key assignments or exams

Identify key assignments that you’ll deliver framing statements for.

Let's see how you can craft your wise feedback framing statements.

Instructors can include a wise feedback framing statement at the top of every student’s assignment. Lets take a look!

✨ Statement 1

✨ Statement 2

✨ Statement 3

✨ Statement 4

Knowledge Checkpoint

Get ready to put your knowledge to the test! This section lets you apply what you've learned. Need a quick review? Feel free to brush up before diving in.

As we conclude this training, let's remember our vital role in fostering students' self-efficacy. By believing in their abilities, we empower them to succeed academically and beyond. Let's continue creating environments that nurture confidence and resilience. Thank you for your dedication to student success.