Research Article

Investigation Of The Relationship Between Teachers' Individual Creativity And Self-Efficacy Beliefs For Applying Constructivist Approach

Volume: 15 Number: 1 June 30, 2025
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Investigation Of The Relationship Between Teachers' Individual Creativity And Self-Efficacy Beliefs For Applying Constructivist Approach

Abstract

The aim of this research is to examine the relationship between teachers' individual creativity and self-efficacy beliefs aimed at applying constructivist approach. The relational survey method was used in the research. As a data collection tool, the Personal Information Form, the ”Organizational Creativity Scale“ and the ”Teachers' Self-Efficacy Belief Scale for Applying a Constructivist Approach" were used. In the light of the sub-problems, it was examined whether the scale scores were differentiated in terms of various variables (age, seniority year, type of school). The results are classified according to sociodemographic variables. Based on the findings obtained, it was concluded that the teachers' individual creativity and self-efficacy beliefs towards applying the constructivist approach are at a high level. The individual creativity of the teachers did not differ according to age, seniority year, and the type of school where the working at. It has been concluded that the teachers' self-efficacy beliefs towards applying the constructivist approach are at a high level. While teachers' self-efficacy beliefs about applying the constructivist approach did not differ in terms of age, type of working at, seniority year variable. It has been concluded that the relationship between teachers' individual creativity and self-efficacy beliefs aimed at implementing constructivist approach is at a significant level in terms of total score and sub-dimension scores, at a high level and in a positive direction in general.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Curriculum and Instration (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 30, 2025

Submission Date

January 23, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 19, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 15 Number: 1

APA
Baruş, B., & Eskici, M. (2025). Investigation Of The Relationship Between Teachers’ Individual Creativity And Self-Efficacy Beliefs For Applying Constructivist Approach. International Journal of Curriculum and Instructional Studies, 15(1), 51-76. https://doi.org/10.31704/ijocis.1625220

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