The Power of Belief: Spanish Teachers' Sense of Efficacy and Student Performance on the National Spanish Examinations

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  • Author(s): Swanson, Pete
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Hispania. Mar 2014 97(1):5-20.
  • Publication Date:
    2014
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, Inc. 900 Ladd Road, Walled Lake, MI 48390. Tel: 248-960-2180; Fax: 248-960-9570; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.aatsp.org
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      16
    • Subject Terms:
      Spanish; Second Language Instruction; Second Language Learning; Language Teachers; Teacher Attitudes; Teacher Effectiveness; Teacher Education; Faculty Development; Teaching Methods; Scores; Language Tests; Teaching Skills
    • Accession Number:
      10.1353/hpn.2014.0015
    • ISSN:
      0018-2133
    • Abstract:
      In this study, the researcher investigated Spanish teachers' sense of efficacy as it relates to their students' achievement on the AATSP National Spanish Examinations. Results suggest that there is a link between Spanish teacher efficacy and students' scores on the exams. That is, the higher one's belief about his or her abilities to teach Spanish, the higher the students' scores on the exams. Teacher efficacy also was found to be related to participants' future vocational plans: whether they remain teaching or leave the profession. This research has implications for teacher preparation and professional development highlighting the importance of building a strong sense of efficacy in teaching Spanish.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2014
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1028210