Self-Efficacy Level of Lecturers in a Centre of Foundation Studies, Selangor, Malaysia
Abstract
This study examines the level of self-efficacy among lecturers in a centre of foundation studies in Selangor. Questionnaire was used to collect data on the sample of 86 lecturers. It was found that the sample have high overall self-efficacy level as well as high self-efficacy level in all three main dimensions that were measured such as teaching, research, and other academic or service-related activities. In addition, there was significant difference between self-efficacy and academic qualifications. As for the implications of this study, it contributes to the corpus of knowledge in the area of self-efficacy in local context and provides empirical data to assist Ministry of Higher Education in conducting strategic planning to enhance self-efficacy amongst lecturers in institutions of higher educations (IHE).
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