Papers by Abdullah Al Shukri
Research has documented that teacher self-efficacy has positive impacts on different aspects of t... more Research has documented that teacher self-efficacy has positive impacts on different aspects of teaching and learning. Yet, research on teacher self-efficacy in the field of teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) is relatively limited. Considering the powerful impacts of teacher self-efficacy on teaching and learning, it is crucial to pursue this line of research into the field of teacher education. Examining EFL teachers' self-efficacy beliefs in teaching English seems to be particularly useful in the Omani teaching context, where English is increasingly used in schools. The present study examined Omani EFL teachers' self-efficacy beliefs, its sources and factors, and the relationship between EFL self-efficacy beliefs and teachers' practices. Through using an explanatory mixed methods design, the study explored the perceived levels of Omani EFL teachers' self-efficacy for (a) engaging students, (b) classroom management, and (c) instructional strategies. In add...
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Papers by Abdullah Al Shukri