4-8 July 2016
Kramer Law building
Africa/Johannesburg timezone
<a href="http://events.saip.org.za/internalPage.py?pageId=10&confId=86">The Proceedings of SAIP2016</a> published on 24 December 2017

University science students’ self-efficacy – A case of physics learning

5 Jul 2016, 16:10
1h 50m
Kramer Law building

Kramer Law building

UCT Middle Campus Cape Town
Board: E.032
Poster Presentation Track E - Physics Education Poster Session (1)

Speaker

Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)

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This study examined university science students’ self-efficacy in relation to physics learning as learning is a dynamic process underpinned by a myriad of pedagogic factors. Students’ self-efficacy beliefs were established through the administration of the Survey of Self-Efficacy in Science Courses – Physics (SOSESC-P) questionnaire. Questionnaire items are categorized according to the four dimensions in the form of Mastery Experiences, Vicarious Learning, Social Persuasion and Physiological State. Students’ self-efficacy beliefs appeared to be characterized by varied and fragmented views in terms of the four dimensions specified. Implications for effective learning are discussed.

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Primary author

Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)

Co-author

Prof. Umesh Ramnarain (University of Johannesburg)

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