Korean J Child Stud. 2001; 22(2): 361-373.

Self - Efficacy Beliefs of Kindergarten Science Teachers

유치원 교사의 과학교수효능감에 영향을 미치는 관련 변인 연구

조부경,서소영

Boo Kyung Cho,So Young Seo

This study identified significant variables that influence the science teaching self-efficacy beliefs of Kindergarten teachers. Data was obtained from 317 kindergarten teachers who responded to the questionnaire, the Science Teaching Efficacy Belief Instrument (Riggs & Enochs). Results indicated that science teaching experience, teachers` attitudes about science and teaching science, and children`s interest in science influenced science teaching self-efficacy. Science related experiences of childhood and schooling negatively affected science teaching outcome expectancy.