This study examines the mathematics self-efficacy of 833 high school students from four Brazilian public schools. Using an exploratory cross-sectional design with a mixed-methods approach, students completed online instruments including a sociodemographic questionnaire, scales measuring various self-efficacy domains (mathematics, self-regulated learning, social and emotional) and open-ended questions about their perceived attributes in learning mathematics. Multiple regression analysis revealed that student characteristics and self-efficacy domains collectively explained 47.4% of the variance in mathematics self-efficacy. Qualitative analysis revealed the complex nature of mathematics self-efficacy, emphasising students' perceptions of their strengths and weaknesses in learning. The study underscores the significant influence of student characteristics and self-efficacy domains, highlighting the importance of mixed-methods approaches for deeper insights and guiding future educational interventions.

A autoeficácia tem sido estudada em virtude de suas influências nas formas de pensar e agir dos professores e na aprendizagem de estudantes, no entanto, no contexto do Ensino Superior brasileiro, ela tem sido pouco explorada e os estudos existentes utilizaram instrumentos desenvolvidos para professores de Ensino Básico. Considerando-se que as atividades do Ensino Superior são múltiplas e diversas da Educação Básica, isso é inadequado. Neste artigo, os objetivos foram revisar os principais instrumentos de medida utilizados para investigar as crenças de autoeficácia de professores universitários no cenário internacional e apresentar um novo instrumento elaborado pelos autores, a Escala de Autoeficácia de Professores Universitários Brasileiros, composta de 30 itens e quatro dimensões: ensino, pesquisa, extensão e gestão universitária. Apresenta-se os resultados das análises fatorial exploratória (n = 854) e confirmatória (n = 855), além dos seus dados de validade e confiabilidade. Os resultados apontam para um instrumento fidedigno e adequado ao contexto brasileiro, o que possibilita sua utilização em estudos futuros.

This article reviews available research literature in the field of lecturer self-efficacy beliefs produced between 1988 and 2020. Given the growing interest in lecturer self-efficacy beliefs in recent years, and the global challenges the Higher Education sector will face following the current Covid-19 pandemic, the time to conduct such a review seems appropriate. Fifty-five empirical papers in English, Spanish and Portuguese were identified and examined. Findings show that papers investigated the beliefs of lecturers from 23 countries using mostly quantitative cross-sectional approaches involving questionnaires. Among the eight main themes that emerged, 'teaching self-efficacy' featured prominently and received most attention, while other aspects of the work of lecturers, including research, service-related and other administrative activities, were also considered. Concerning personal variables like gender, there was no consensus over whether different characteristics affected self-efficacy beliefs more than others. Conclusions point to the need for additional mixed-methods and qualitative studies with more refined and contextualised methodological approaches to better understand the field, to identify actual sources of self-efficacy themselves and to more fully inform policy, practice, the distribution of resources and building capacity.

In this article, we explore Brazilian lecturers’ self-efficacy beliefs as a predictor of quality of life and burnout drawing on the concept and theoretical framework of self-efficacy presented by Albert Bandura, the originator of Social Cognitive Theory. The questionnaires adopted for the research included the Brazilian Lecturer Self-Efficacy Scale (BLSES), the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI-ES) and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment (WHOQOL-Bref). The participants were 1,709 lecturers from 78 universities in Brazil, most of whom had a doctoral degree. We analyzed the data using descriptive and inferential statistics, performing structural equation modeling (SEM) and cluster analysis using IBM SPSS and Amos. We hypothesized that lecturer self-efficacy would be a positive predictor of quality of life and this, in turn, would be a negative predictor of burnout itself. SEM model fit indices fell within acceptable levels, with the overall model lending support to the stated hypothesis. In addition, lecturer self-efficacy was also a predictor of personal accomplishment in the MBI-ES. Regarding the cluster analysis, participants fell into five groups based on self-efficacy, quality of life and burnout questionnaire scores, each with associated personal, professional and academic characteristics. By way of discussion, we address reflections arising from findings to university life and working conditions, training needs and the need to establish career planning supported by studies that investigate the phenomenon of teaching in higher education in an integrated manner.

The construct of self-efficacy, or judgment made by an individual on his own ability to act in a given field, has been investigated in different areas of knowledge. However, it is still little known and widespread in the Brazilian educational context. The objective of the research was to identify the self-efficacy studies conducted in Brazilian society, its methodological clippings and main results. Fifteen items selected in the databases SciELO, LILACS and Redalyc were analyzed using the terms self-efficacy or self-efficacy in conjunction with the key words: student, student, teacher, teaching, learning and school. The results revealed that the research emphasize the areas of academic self-efficacy and teacher self-efficacy, predominantly quantitative research, using scales. It considers that research with a qualitative approach, beyond the focus of other elements of the educational context (directors, coordinators etc.) are needed to better understand the role of self-efficacy beliefs in the context investigated.

ABSTRACT In this article, we present details of a new Academic Boredom Survey Instrument (ABSI) incorporating different measures of academic boredom’s trait, state and other characteristic attributes for the exploratory study of student engagement in Higher Education (HE). Developed from a review of international research literature and our own empirical work in the field, validation of the ABSI proceeded in detail from a sample of 408 undergraduates enrolled on 16 arts, humanities and science degree programmes at two universities and two further education colleges in the UK. In terms of the ABSI’s embedded trait and state questionnaires alone, Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis resulted in the establishment of three scales, with associated subscales, for general use (boredom proneness and class- and study-related boredom). Together with other characteristic attributes (e.g. sites and triggers, boredom frequency, feelings, coping strategies and revision and assignment boredom), additional data obtained from a modified version of the Shortened Experiences of Teaching and Learning Questionnaire (SETLQ) and course grades from student records, correlation and cluster analysis contributed further in terms of determining the robustness and value of the ABSI as an exploratory tool, as well as highlighting the predictive and diagnostic potential afforded when using complementary research instruments in combination. Offering availability for interdisciplinary use and critical comment across the UK HE sector as a whole, the ABSI has particular relevance in terms of designing and delivering courses, the professional development of staff, student profiling and the provision of student support.

Por meio da aplicação on-line de um questionário sociodemográfico, realizou-se um estudo exploratório de natureza quantitativa cujos objetivos foram identificar e descrever o perfil de pós-graduandos em Engenharia visando a se conhecerem características pessoais e acadêmicas e relacioná-las com os processos de formação docente para o ensino superior realizados durante o curso. Participaram 340 pós-graduandos de instituições públicas do Sul e do Sudeste do país. Encontrou-se que mais da metade dos participantes tinha menos de 30 anos, sendo a maioria do sexo masculino e que, do total: a) 297 se graduaram em cursos de bacharelado; b) 45,6% não tinham qualquer tipo de experiência com a docência; e c) 85,9% pretendiam ser professores do ensino superior. Entende-se que os resultados encontrados subsidiam discussões sobre a preparação para a docência oferecida aos pós-graduandos, visto que o conhecimento sobre o perfil do discente pode ser utilizado para aproximar a realidade dos cursos às necessidades de seus alunos, com vistas à formação de docentes mais bem preparados.

This article describes the development and validation of the Brazilian Lecturer SelfEfficacy Scale (BLSES). The BLSES is a self-report questionnaire assessing four dimensions of Brazilian lecturers’ self-efficacy: teaching self-efficacy, research selfefficacy, extension self-efficacy and management self-efficacy. Following the online distribution and return of 1709 usable 44-item questionnaires, construct validity was studied through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses using a randomised split sample approach. Exploratory analysis of the first split (n=854 responses) revealed a 30-item four-factor structure subsequently confirmed in the second split (N=855). A hierarchical model with a second-order factor underlying the four firstorder factors was also tested and found acceptable. The psychometric characteristics of the BLSES justify the use of this questionnaire in future research.

Associations between teacher self-efficacy and teaching choice by graduate students in EngineeringThis study aimed to identify factors that influence the choice of graduate students in Engineering for teaching in higher education, teaching self-efficacy and to relate these variables.340 postgraduate students from 33 engineering programs in Brazil participated.Pearson's correlation between teacher self-efficacy and the dimensions of the Factors Influencing Teaching Scale showed positive correlations, indicating that as the levels of teacher self-efficacy beliefs proportionally increased, there was an increase in motivation.These results allowed us to reflect on the role of teaching experiences in graduate programs, focusing on the training of future higher education teachers.

O objetivo deste estudo foi mensurar as crenças de autoeficácia para o ensino de estudantes de pós-graduação das Engenharias, em instituições públicas localizadas no Sul e Sudeste do Brasil, bem como relacionar essas crenças com características pessoais e acadêmicas dos participantes. Especificamente, objetivou identificar quais dessas características poderiam ser associadas às crenças de autoeficácia para o ensino. 340 estudantes de pós-graduação das Engenharias responderam a um questionário sociodemográfico e à escala de autoeficácia do professor. Verificou-se que as crenças de autoeficácia para o ensino foram moderadas-altas, com pontuações mais altas para a dimensão ligada à mobilização dos alunos e mediação do processo de ensino, considerando uma pontuação média de 4.46 em uma escala de 6 pontos. Gênero, experiência de ensino, intenção de se tornar professor e senso de preparação foram as variáveis com forte associação às crenças de autoeficácia para o ensino. Implicações sobre a criação de oportunidades para o ensino durante o curso de pós-graduação foram consideradas.

Resumo O constructo da autoeficácia, ou o julgamento que o indivíduo realiza sobre a própria capacidade para agir num dado domínio, tem sido investigado em diferentes áreas do conhecimento. No entanto, ainda é pouco conhecido e difundido no contexto educacional brasileiro. O objetivo da pesquisa foi identificar os estudos sobre autoeficácia realizados no cenário brasileiro, seus recortes metodológicos e principais resultados. Foram analisados 15 artigos selecionados nas bases de dados SciELO, LILACS e Redalyc, utilizando os termos auto-eficácia ou autoeficácia em conjunto com as palavras-chaves: estudante, aluno, professor, docente, ensino e escola. Os resultados revelaram que as pesquisas privilegiam os domínios da autoeficácia acadêmica e autoeficácia docente, predominando a pesquisa quantitativa, com a utilização de escalas. Considera-se que pesquisas de abordagem qualitativa, além do enfoque de outros elementos constituintes do contexto educacional (diretores, coordenadores etc.) são necessárias para melhor compreender o papel das crenças de autoeficácia no contexto investigado.

Universidade Estadual Paulista, Pos-Graduacao em Educacao, Instituto de Biociencias de Rio Claro