Adequate self-efficacy is useful for motivating individuals to engage in continued improvement. This study explores the potential antecedents of instructional beliefs among Norwegian student teachers attending a programme secondary school teachers. The most important finding was strong association between teachers’ perceptions digital competency resolve challenges relating information and communication technology (ICT) schools their self-efficacy, which explored via two dimensions: (1)...

This study aims at exploring several individual, organizational, and contextual factors that may affect beginning teachers’ turnover intentions during their first years of practice. The sample consists 227 teachers (69% female 31% male) from 133 schools in Norway. results show four important antecedents intentions: collective teacher efficacy, teacher–principal trust, role conflict, affective commitment. Our findings suggest organizational factors, not necessarily individual competence...

Abstract Primary processes in schools are hard to pin down despite attempts measure central aspects of and outputs. For this very reason, it is important that teachers motivated go above beyond their formal job responsibilities, a phenomenon called organizational citizenship behaviour. Social exchange theory theoretical explanation for This study examines model clear leadership relational building between head as antecedents, behaviour consequence teacher–school exchange. One purpose explore...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight university-based mentor education as a negative antecedent mentors’ beliefs which are consistent with judgementoring (Hobson and Malderez, 2013). concept (evaluative or judgemental mentoring) introduced quantitative construct then used dependent variable. “folk mentoring” theorise why how may challenge about mentoring. Design/methodology/approach Structural equation modelling cross-sectional survey data estimate compare the strengths...

This study focuses on how different educational programmes contribute to student teachers efficacy for classroom management and their abilities provide learning opportunities good outcomes. Data were gathered from 491 attending teacher education in Norway analysed via structural equation modelling. The results revealed the following: (1) problem behaviour has a negative effect efficacy, (2) students' perceptions of integration pedagogic knowledge practice supports beliefs, (3) support...

Several European countries have experienced both a dearth of and reduction in the quality applicants to teacher education study programmes. There is also significant leakage from these The rationale for this therefore lies need reduce attrition. Research indicates that affective commitment profession an important factor sustaining good professional practice. This explores antecedents turnover intention among student teachers Norway. analysis there are stronger associations between...

Abstract Teacher education at the university has to relate both school and academia. Since these two worlds have values that some extent diverge, teacher is placed in a field of tension between requirement adapt academic standards, norms, maintain close professional relationship with practice teaching schools. This article gives an account Norwegian experience this tension. The purpose discuss, interrogate, identify problems inherent tensions academia proximity need for robust knowledge...

Mentoring of pre-service teachers in their school practicum is vital to integrating different parts the educational programmes and supporting become professionals, but for mentors schools this task often comes on top other requirements they face as teachers. In study, we present findings from a self-report survey completed by 295 two teacher education institutions Norway. Using structural equation modelling cross-sectional data, study explores predictions effort put into work development The...

In 2023, the breakthrough of generative artificial intelligence (AI) led to its adoption. While some teachers expressed frustration over pupil misuse AI, others advocated for availability a school-relevant chatbot use. October local intended meet that goal was launched by Oslo Municipality. After six weeks, an investigation conducted examine how 246 perceived opportunities and limitations this new technology. The examination used structural equation modelling explore antecedents...

This study examines teaching evaluation based on student feedback which is intended to contribute teachers' professional development. Although studies have highlighted that a potential source of development and follow-up sessions are crucial this benefit, little attention has been paid the usefulness as perceived by teachers involved. Based 217 teacher responses analysis done with Structural Equation Modelling, article provides additional insight into investigating possible antecedents for...

This paper discusses how the curriculum is shaped by situational logic of a technology‐filled classroom, and this under influence ideas about student–teacher interactions 'do‐it‐yourself learning'. It analyses case material from school using game theory. Free access in classroom to Internet, games, chatting makes it difficult for teacher control students' operations. When student deems threat be empty, not rational that allow his or her own actions. The laissez‐faire regime result...

The purpose of this study is to explore students' self‐regulation and teachers' influence in science examine interplay between ethnicity gender. Analysis data from seven Oslo schools (1112 sampled students the first year high school) shows that ethnic minority reported using learning strategies more intensively than majority they had a stronger motivation learn science. Ethnic are defined here as who were born Norway have at least one parent Norway. also generally evaluate their teacher's on...

Norwegian education authorities pursue the objective that students in upper secondary schools should evaluate teaching. This kind of evaluation scheme has, however, elicited resistance from teachers. The aims this article are to explain advent teaching policies Norway and explore which factors teacher schemes. Structural equation modelling survey data shows statistically associated with concept evaluation. Teacher stress positively perceived controlling purpose rather than itself. is clearly...

- Eyvind Elstad, Guri A. Nortvedt, Are Turmo During the last decade, knowledge-based school as a "master idea" has developed in Norway, followed by introduction of wide range test instruments for improving educational practice. The PISA shock 2001, when it became public that Norwegian students only scored at OECD average core subject domains, been an important catalyst this transformation process. However, would be wrong to say system national level fully-fledged accountability and promotion...

While it is generally assumed that the aim of teacher evaluation to formatively support teachers' professional development, research finds practices are predominantly summative. This paper describes a Norwegian governmental policy experiment aiming overcome this fallacy through bargaining process, where experience-based knowledge was combined with evidence. When preparing introduce evaluation, Ministry Education and Research commissioned group researchers representing practitioners identify...

Die vorliegende Studie leistet einen Beitrag zur Forschung uber den Einsatz von Schulerbefragungen Unterrichtsevaluation. Wenngleich zahlreiche Studien vielfaltige Formen der Lehrerevaluation untersucht haben, ist die lehrerseitige Nutzlichkeitswahrnehmung anonymen Unterrichtsbewertungen durch Schulerinnen und Schuler wenig bekannt. Der Artikel beleuchtet diese Thematik, indem Faktoren fur wahrgenommenen Nutzen Evaluationen bei Lehrkraften weiterfuhrender Schulen in Norwegen werden....

A typical preservice teacher will experience demanding teaching situations during practicum. In such situations, interpersonal support from fellow students may be an important factor if experiences gained practice are to make a constructive contribution personal growth for the teacher. Human other teachers can bridge gap that filled only limited extent by supervisors, who also have role in assessing students’ periods. The phenomenon of helping their co-students—even though, strictly...

What influence does the teacher exercise over their students' learning outcomes? This study investigates impact of quality on student outcomes in science halfway through first year high school. A multiple‐measurement model estimates potential for 1,060 secondary school students (16‐year‐olds), as well engagement, motivation, and self‐discipline. Teacher has a very weak effect outcomes. However, seems to motivation self‐discipline significantly larger extent. Further, there is an indirect via...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss how different styles mentoring in teacher education relate mentor characteristics. Pre-service teachers often want practical advice. However, Norway, school mentors have traditionally been encouraged promote reflection rather than offering This study seeks explore the relationship between mentors’ support for based and clear (a relatively direct approach mentoring) self-efficacy effort. Design/methodology/approach Using structural equation...

For the last two decades mentoring as a developmental relationship has been investigated and elaborated on by several researchers. In our study, 382 pre-service teachers answered questions about aspects of relationships. Using structural equational modelling, we relations between mentors' effort, self-development orientation theory-use possible predictors perceived support. Our findings indicated that teachers' perceptions school effort were positively associated to their support in...