Building Teacher Self-Efficacy: Bridging the Gap Between Administrators and Teachers

MSAA Professional Development Workshop for Current or Aspiring School Administrators

Building Teacher Self-Efficacy: Bridging the Gap Between Administrators and Teachers 

The concept of teachers' self-efficacy is the perception that teachers have about their ability to be highly effective despite the challenges and demands of the job. Research supports a relationship between student achievement and teacher self-efficacy. This workshop is designed to share specific strategies that administrators can use to increase the self-efficacy of the teachers with whom they work. Insight will be provided as to what teachers desire to increase their self-efficacy compared to what administrators believe teachers desire; based on current research.

Participants will:

·         Become familiar with the term self-efficacy and its impact on staff development 

·         Understand what teachers perceive improves or hinders their self-efficacy

·         Identify misconceptions that administrators have about what teachers want to improve their self-efficacy

·         Learn what teachers are looking for from their administrators

·         Leave with specific actions that can be taken to support the self-efficacy of their teaching staff

·         Leave with tangible suggestions and strategies that can be implemented in schools to bridge the gap between teachers and administrators

When: Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am

Delivery Method: In-Person Workshop

Location: The MSAA Office, 33 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA

Presenter: Dr. Maria Weber, Franklin High School

PD Hours: 3 in Content Area Leadership and Administration

Fees: Member $150 / Non-Member $205

MSAA Contact: Ethel Kawesa, ekawesa@miaa.net 

Dr. Maria Weber | Franklin High School

Dr. Weber has over 27 years of experience in the educational field. She has worked as a Middle School Teacher, and a High School Teacher, and has been an administrator for almost 12 years. Throughout her years as an educator, Maria’s focus has been on supporting the growth of students through encouraging teacher excellence. She has a doctorate in Educational Leadership focusing her research on self-efficacy, with an emphasis on developing a common understanding of what both administrators and teachers can do to create highly effective and positive learning environments.