Journal of Medical Education Development (Oct 2018)
Structural Model of Competence and Self-Efficacy Related to Classroom Management and Classroom Management Attitude in the Faculty Members
Abstract
Background and Objective: Classroom management is key factor in achieving to effective teaching-learning process. There are several factors involved in the management of the classroom by faculty members. The purpose of this study was to investigate the structural model of competence, self-efficacy related to classroom management, and classroom management attitudes in the faculty members of Isfahan University of Medical Science at 2013- 2014 academic years. Materials and Methods: This research was descriptive-correlational and the subjects consisted of 92 faculty members. Instruments were Perceived Self-Efficacy in Classroom Management scale (Emmer and Hickman ,1991), Teacher Competency Scale (Seker et al, 2004), and the Attitudes and Beliefs on Classroom Control (ABCC) Inventory (Martin et al., 1998) that distributed among faculty members through proportional stratified sampling. Data were analyzed by correlation, regression analysis and structural equation modeling using SPSS 22 and Amos 22 software. Results: Results showed a significant correlation between competence, self-efficacy of classroom management, the attitudes and beliefs on classroom control, and demographic factors (teaching experience and degree) with together (p<0/01). The finding of analysis of regression also showed competency scale can predict attitudes and beliefs on classroom control (P<0.01). Moreover based on structural model, the predicted rate of classroom management attitude through competency was 0.56 (Gamma =0.56). Conclusion: Faculty members of the university can improve and strengthen the management and administration of their classroom by developing their competence in teaching and improving their managerial self-efficacy.
