Exploring the Relationship Between Teachers’ Self-Efficacy and Their Commitment to Sustainability Education

  • Unique Paper ID: 178193
  • PageNo: 3553-3558
  • Abstract:
  • This study explores the link between teachers' self-efficacy and their dedication to sustainability education. The main aim is to examine how a teacher's confidence in their teaching abilities affects their dedication to integrating sustainability principles into their teaching methods. A quantitative correlational research design was used to clarify this connection. Data were collected from a group of 50 teachers using two structured tools: the Teachers' Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES) and a specially designed Commitment to Sustainability Education Survey for this study. Responses were assessed on simplified categorical scales (Yes/Maybe/No). Microsoft Excel was used for descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation analysis, and cross-tabulation to analyze the results. The expected outcomes aim to enhance the understanding of how increasing teacher self-efficacy might strengthen sustainability-focused educational practices, thereby providing valuable insights for teacher training programs and curriculum development.

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BibTeX

@article{178193,
        author = {Mrs. Savita Sandip Upasani and Dr. Jayesh R. Jadhav},
        title = {Exploring the Relationship Between Teachers’ Self-Efficacy and Their Commitment to Sustainability Education},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {3553-3558},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=178193},
        abstract = {This study explores the link between teachers' self-efficacy and their dedication to sustainability education. The main aim is to examine how a teacher's confidence in their teaching abilities affects their dedication to integrating sustainability principles into their teaching methods. A quantitative correlational research design was used to clarify this connection. Data were collected from a group of 50 teachers using two structured tools: the Teachers' Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES) and a specially designed Commitment to Sustainability Education Survey for this study. Responses were assessed on simplified categorical scales (Yes/Maybe/No). Microsoft Excel was used for descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation analysis, and cross-tabulation to analyze the results. The expected outcomes aim to enhance the understanding of how increasing teacher self-efficacy might strengthen sustainability-focused educational practices, thereby providing valuable insights for teacher training programs and curriculum development.},
        keywords = {Self-Efficacy, Sustainability Education, Teacher Commitment, Correlational Study.},
        month = {May},
        }

Cite This Article

Upasani, M. S. S., & Jadhav, D. J. R. (2025). Exploring the Relationship Between Teachers’ Self-Efficacy and Their Commitment to Sustainability Education. International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), 11(12), 3553–3558.

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