The role of self-efficacy is to guide students to be learner-centered and learner-driven. As a teacher, you can guide students and provide them with self-management strategies that will ultimately lead them to be independently motivated learners. For example, you can embed regular reflection, journaling and peer-conferencing as well as apply other self-regulation tools to support students in building their self-confidence and self-sufficiency in their continuous learning experiences. When you equip students with a variety of self-management strategies, you teach them to embrace challenges. As a result, they will be more likely to take risks and build on their efforts to reach their established goals.
Applying these self-management strategies in your school community will help to establish a sense of safety that contributes to student and family resilience during challenging times. Your role as a teacher is vital, not only teaching these self-management strategies but also in supporting students by regularly monitoring their progress toward their goals.
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