1st Edition

Building Students’ Self-Efficacy An Educator’s Guide to Fostering Motivation for Academic Success

By Matthew Strader Copyright 2027
166 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Eye On Education

Educators often focus on improving students’ academic habits by encouraging them to do to things like come to class prepared, manage their time, and take on challenges. Yet the critical factor underlying all these behaviors—self-efficacy—is often misunderstood or overlooked. This guide changes that by offering educators practical, research-based steps to leveraging the benefits of self-efficacy... Read more

1. Defining Self-Efficacy  2. Mastery Experiences - How the Past Informs the Present  3. Vicarious Experiences - Show Them the Way  4. Verbal Persuasion - How to Use Encouragement to Support Students  5. Affective States - The Power of Emotions  6. Self-Efficacy and Digital Learning  7. Self-Efficacy and the School Community

Biography

Matthew Strader, Ed.D. is Senior Director of Academic design at McGraw-Hill. He has served as a teacher, building administrator, and district leader for schools in Kansas City and New York City. In addition to his extensive work in academics and curriculum, Matt has coached teachers in both the United States and China, including serving as faculty for pre-service teachers in their preparation programs. He is a thought leader at the intersection of effective digital instruction and motivational processes that support student achievement. Matt holds a Doctor of Education in curriculum and instruction from Texas A&M University and his research interests center of self-efficacy in digital learning.