Pre-service Primary School Teacher Efficacy to Implement the New Ukrainian School Reform

Tamara Bondar (), Olena Pinzenik (), Oksana Fentsyk () and Vasyl Kobal ()
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Tamara Bondar: Department of Pedagogy of Preschool and Primary Education, Mukachevo State University, Ukraine
Olena Pinzenik: Department of Pedagogy of Preschool and Primary Education, Mukachevo State University, Ukraine
Oksana Fentsyk: Department of Pedagogy of Preschool and Primary Education, Mukachevo State University, Ukraine
Vasyl Kobal: Department of Pedagogy of Preschool and Primary Education, Mukachevo State University, Ukraine

Revista romaneasca pentru educatie multidimensionala - Journal for Multidimensional Education, 2021, vol. 13, issue 1Sup1, 458-474

Abstract: The article deals with the issue of teacher efficacy and self-efficacy that are considered to be the main factors in understanding the reform results. The survey administered at university in the western part of Ukraine to pre-service primary school teachers helped to identify student perception of their efficacy to teach in the New Ukrainian School (NUSH) environment. They were asked questions about the key components of the New Ukrainian School reform, the new requirements for the reformed school environment, their attitude to inclusive education, pedagogy of partnership, teaching practices and strategies, communication skills, professional development. It was concluded that the pre-service teachers in the full time programs, both bachelors and masters, have almost similar level of their perceived self-efficacy, while part-time master’s students, who have more than one year of teaching experience perceive their efficacy at a higher level. The problem areas in the skills are identified that will require some additional adjustment to the curriculum. It is important for universities to teach their students to prioritize knowledge acquisition, developing numerous skills, professional qualities, value system, gaining initial experience, which will ensure their efficacy and self-efficacy to effectively work and implement the objectives of the New Ukrainian School concept. In terms of reforming, the national education system requires the new model of teacher training, that can provide pre-service teachers with quality education and help them feel efficacious to implement the objectives of the New Ukrainian School reform.

Keywords: Teacher training; pre-service primary school teachers; New Ukrainian School (NUSH) reform; teacher efficacy; self-efficacy; attitude; readiness. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I2 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.18662/rrem/13.1Sup1/406

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