Self-Efficacy

Discuss self-efficacy. In what areas do you have a high degree of self-efficacy? What do you think contributed to this (experiences, people, opportunities, failures, etc.)?

I think of self-efficacy as when a person can produce an expected outcome successfully on their own. In the realm of Social Studies, self-efficacy is about teachers effectively presenting material to students. For students, it means feeling and being capable in the work they are doing in all subject areas.

I think I have a high degree of self-efficacy in work and when things change. I think I plan effectively and adapt to changes well.  Things that I believe contributed to to this are people, opportunities and experiences I have had. People in my life have propelled me forward to know that I can be successful in what I do as long as I plan my work and work my plan. The most particular experiences that have contributed to my personal effectiveness have been through my time as a camp counselor. I have had to change activities at the drop of a hat, entertain a group that cannot go outside due to rain, and the list goes on. Sometimes I was unsuccessful. Through those failures, I learned to reflect on what I did and could do better the next time to be more effective.  Having experiences where I had the opportunity to prove I could do something well contributed to my self-efficacy because I was really proving this to myself. Others knowing I could be successful was just a bonus.