This study examines which professional characteristics may help elementary school teachers (N = 489) to implement differentiated instruction (DI). Regression models showed that teacher self-efficacy and enthusiasm are positively associated with teacher-reported DI aimed at students with different achievement levels, and at high achievers only. Teacher assessment activities during lesson planning were positively associated with DI for all achievement levels, but not for high achievers; they were more closely linked with DI when teachers reported higher enthusiasm and self-efficacy. These results suggest that teacher educators can foster DI by strengthening teacher self-efficacy and enthusiasm in addition to assessment activities during lesson planning.
The essential role of teacher self-efficacy and enthusiasm for differentiated instruction
Autor:in: Kalinowski, E., Westphal, A., Jurzock, A., Vock, M. Erschienen in: Teaching and Teacher Education Veröffentlicht: 1. Oktober 2024 Schlagwörter: educational research | elementary school teachers | high achievers | inclusive teaching | instructional practices | lesson planning | regression analysis | teacher development | teacher self-efficacy More DetailsThis study examines which professional characteristics may help elementary school teachers (N = 489) to implement differentiated instruction (DI). Regression models showed that teacher self-efficacy and enthusiasm are positively associated with teacher-reported DI aimed at students with different achievement levels, and at high achievers only. Teacher assessment activities during lesson planning were positively associated with DI for all achievement levels, but not for high achievers; they were more closely linked with DI when teachers reported higher enthusiasm and self-efficacy. These results suggest that teacher educators can foster DI by strengthening teacher self-efficacy and enthusiasm in addition to assessment activities during lesson planning.
Teaching and Teacher Education, 148, 1-18
Teaching and Teacher Education