Relationship of Self Efficacy and Academic Achievements in Science at the Secondary Level: A Case Study of Poonch District, Azad Jammu and Kashmir

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the relationship between self-efficacy levels of science teachers and students with academic achievement in science at the secondary level. The research was descriptive in nature and survey method used. One survey was utilized for teachers, and the other was used for students. Simple random sampling was adopted and 200 students, 100 males and 100 girls, made up the sample of the study, which also included 45 male and 45 female teachers. Tools for statistical analysis included correlation coefficient, mean, standard deviation, range, and t-test. Male teachers were shown to have higher personal efficacy and student achievement in chemistry than female teachers, whereas female teachers had higher self efficacy and student achievement in biology than the male teachers. It is suggested that science teachers use words like "you can do this" to show their appreciation for their pupils' academic success. According to this study, a teacher who attended more classes and taught more students was more effective, therefore teacher training is suggested. Training programs can be used to boost teachers' self-efficacy. In-service teacher training programmes in biology and chemistry should be organized for ongoing professional development.