A Gender Based Comparative Analysis of Teachers' Self Efficacy
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.66635/z1bw7211Keywords:
Self-Efficacy, Gender Differences, Teachers, Secondary Schools, Teaching Effectiveness, Comparative StudyAbstract
The present study aim to compare the self-efficacy of teachers based on their gender. Self-efficacy is a key psychological idea that affects how confident teachers feel about doing their job, managing the classroom, and getting good results in education. Teachers who have higher self-efficacy tend to be more motivated, effective, and better at handling the challenges of teaching. This study looked at the differences in self-efficacy between male and female teachers who work at the secondary school level. A descriptive survey method was used for this research. The sample included 500 secondary school teachers who were chosen randomly from various schools. Data was gathered using a standard Teacher Self-Efficacy Scale, which measures teachers' beliefs about their skills and how well they teach. To analyze the data, we used statistical methods like Mean, Standard Deviation, and Independent Sample t-test. The study found a significant difference in self-efficacy between male and female teachers. Female teachers had higher self-efficacy scores than male teachers, showing more confidence in their teaching abilities and overall performance. These results suggest that gender can affect how teachers see their own abilities and effectiveness in the classroom. The study points out the importance of creating supportive environments in schools that help teachers believe in themselves and improve their teaching skills.
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