Optimism and Performance of Novice ESOL Teachers

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Title: Optimism and Performance of Novice ESOL Teachers
Author: Elizabeth Conkey; Natalie Nibler; DeAnna Sturm
Date: 31 May 2012
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Identifier: aes/25
Language: eng
Abstract: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between gender, optimism and perceived teaching performance amongst novice ESOL teachers. Graduates from two hybrid TESOL programs (N=47) were sampled and surveyed. Optimism significantly predicted perceived teaching performance, t(43)= 3.17, p=.003, and there was marginal association between gender and perceived teaching performance, t(43)= -1.92, p=.06. Further analyses indicated that the mean ratings of teaching performance were significantly different between men and women F(1,45)= 5.12, p=.03. In sum, our results suggest that gender and optimism are factors in perceptions of teacher efficacy amongst novice ESOL teachers.
Description: This presentation was delivered on May 31, 2012 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth).
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Department: Psychological Sciences
Bibliographic Citation: Conkey, Elizabeth, Natalie Nibler, and DeAnna Sturm. "Optimism and Performance of Novice ESOL Teachers." Poster presented at the Academic Excellence Showcase, Western Oregon University, May 31, 2012.
Faculty Sponsor: Debi Brannan