Essential Beliefs About Teacher Efficacy:
p Children’s learning is primarily determined by their effective effort and use of appropriate strat- egies. “Intelligence,” or the ability to learn, is not a fixed, inborn trait. All children have the raw material to learn rigorous academic material at high standards.
p We can get underperforming, low-confidence students to believe in themselves.
To check your knowledge about Beliefs About Schooling, see the exercises on The Skillful Teacher website at www.RBTeach.com/TST7.
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