Enhancing Teacher Self-Efficacy through Self-Regulated Learning and Visualisation Strategies: A Pilot Study in Initial Teacher Education


Abstract:

The study fits in the context of initial teacher education, with the aim of improving teacher preparation and perceived self-efficacy through the promotion of self-regulated learning. This approach is supported by pedagogical strategies, such as model-eliciting activities (Lesh & Zawojewski, 2007), mind maps or knowledge representation models, which promote metacognitive awareness of learning processes (Stevenson, Hartmeyer & Bentsen, 2017). To effectively teach these strategies, teachers need to have a strong sense of competence (Peeters et al., 2014). The pilot study, involving 110 teachers enrolled in qualification courses outlined in the Ministry of Education's 2023 reform, examines the impact of training that incorporates visualisation and modelling activities on teachers' self-efficacy (Ma et al., 2020; Tanriseven, 2014), through self-regulated learning, which increases teachers' awareness of their skills and provides them with tools to translate these skills into effective teaching practices.