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Title EFFECT OF PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS’ INTERPERSONAL SKILLS ON THEIR SELF EFFICACY

Author(s) Azra Raza

Abstract This research was conducted to assess the level of prospective teachers’ interpersonal skills and to analyze the self-efficacy of prospective teachers, furthermore the purpose of the study was to assess effect of prospective teachers’ interpersonal skills on their self-efficacy. Two theories were consulted to design conceptual framework of the study. One was Interpersonal Need Inventory (IPNI) developed by Pareek and Purohit (2010) and the second was based on Sources of Teachers Efficacy Questionnaire (STEQ) by Hoi, Zhou, Teo & Nie (2017). The model of Interpersonal Need Inventory (IPNI) which was consisted of six sub indicators named as belonging, affiliation, extension, recognition, control and influence. While the self-efficacy source consisted of four indicators named as mastery experiences, vicarious experiences, verbal persuasion and physiological states. The research approach used for this study was quantitative. The population of the research was based on International Islamic University Islamabad and National University of Modern Languages Islamabad (session 2019) and there were total 690 students. The sample was 414 of 60% of the total population and 354 questionnaires were returned; rate of return was 85.5%. Purposive sampling technique was used. For the validity of the questionnaire the researcher consulted some experts. The reliability of Interpersonal Need Inventory (IPNI) was (.855) and reliability of Self Efficacy Sources (SES) was (.772). It was revealed that interpersonal skills represented 6.5% variation on self-efficacy and there was a positive statistically significant at 0.01 level of significance and the hypotheses was failed to accept. In teacher training program extracurricular activities may include. There may teacher training programs offered, workshops, seminars and presentations. There may be internship programs conducted for prospective teachers for the improvement of their self-efficacy.

Type Thesis/Dissertation MS

Faculty Social Sciences

Department Education

Language English

Publication Date 2021-06-04

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Description This study was focused on exploring the effect of prospective teachers’ interpersonal skills on their self-efficacy. Teachers play very important role in educational institutions. Knowing oneself is very important because when a person is aware of his strengths and weaknesses the state becomes beneficial for him. In Pakistan there are multiple teacher training programs offered for the prospective teachers. But unfortunately there are some issues in the teacher training program they are as follow: Limited duration of teacher training program, no standards are set for teacher training programs, curriculum is not up-to-date, shortage of resources for teacher training programs, Teacher instructors do not have training in the area of training prospective teachers, mostly courses offered are based on theoretical instead of practical aspects of teaching profession (Malik & Hina, 2012).