If education was a tree, then self-efficacy would be the roots. The roots are the lifeline of the tree and so is self-efficacy to the developing child.
Self-efficacy is the pure essence of who we are and what drives and motivates us to be successful and to achieve full humanness. Like the tree roots, self-efficacy affects all aspects of a person’s life and in the classroom self-efficacy directly affects performance outcome.
The greater the self-belief, the greater the effort and productivity on an engaging task; the greater persistence exhibited when confronted with obstacles leads to greater resilience in the face of adverse situations.
Strong self-efficacy like strong roots, build confident students who work harder, and use self-regulatory strategies like time management, goal setting, study skills strategies, and organizational strategies to achieve academic success.
As a child’s self-efficacy grows, it is nurtured by the teacher’s academic rigor and intellectual challenge accompanied by emotional support and encouragement.
In the end, like the tree, the student will bear the fruits of self-confidence, self-regulation and the ‘will’ and ‘skill’ to be successful in all aspects of life.
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