KUZU, Sekvan Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi - Eğitim Fakültesi, Turkey , DEMİR, Servet Gaziantep Üniversitesi - Eğitim Fakültesi, Turkey

DEVELOPING “TEACHING PRINCIPLES AND METHODS CORS SELF-EFFICACY SCALE” FOR PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS

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In this study, it was aimed to develop a scale to gauge pre-service teachers’ self-efficacy levels in teaching principles and methods course. The items included in the scale were prepared according to the course description identified for teaching principles and method course by Higher Education Council (HEC). Pre-application form was applied to 327 pre-service teachers studying at Mustafa Kemal University. Statistical analysis was carried out on 300 forms out of 327. It was concluded that the scale was reliable and valid. According to the factor analysis, the scale consisted of 6 factors and 33 items. The factors explained 67% of the total variance. Cronbach Alpha coefficient (α) of the scale was .95, and reliability coefficient of the scale for the factors changed between .85 and .91. When the results obtained are considered, it can be said that the scale is valid and variable. It can be used in further studies.

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Pre , service teacher , Self , efficacy , Self , efficacy Scale , Teachingprinciples and methods course.

Mustafa Kemal University Journal Of Graduate School Of Social Sciences

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