Fostering Self-Efficacy in the Classroom

Author

Savannah Allen, California State University, Monterey Bay

Date

Spring 2015

Document Type

Capstone Project

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Department

Liberal Studies

Abstract

This research paper explored the potential for empowering elementary school students by raising self-efficacy levels in order to increase academic achievement. The role of self-efficacy in students’ achievement was explored through a scholarly literature review, and through interviews with teachers in a low socioeconomic community. Research indicates that students with higher self-efficacy tend to have higher academic achievement. In order to increase self-efficacy in elementary school students, a university partnership mentor program was implemented to train California State University Monterey Bay student service learners to foster self-efficacy and raise students’ views about their own capabilities.

Comments

Capstone Project (B.A.) Liberal Studies Department

Recommended Citation

Allen, Savannah, "Fostering Self-Efficacy in the Classroom" (2015). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 586.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes_restricted/586