A Review of Self-Efficacy Training for International Student

Autor/inn/en	Wirawan, Hillman; Bandu, Muhammad Thahir
Titel	A Review of Self-Efficacy Training for International Student
Quelle	In: International Journal of Information and Learning Technology, 33 (2016) 2, S.115-128 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2056-4880
DOI	10.1108/IJILT-12-2015-0040
Schlagwörter	Self Efficacy; Foreign Students; Student Adjustment; Academic Achievement; Training; Goal Orientation; Modeling (Psychology); College Students + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Self-efficacy; Selbstwirksamkeit; Student; Students; Adjustment; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Adaptation; Schulleistung; Ausbildung; Zielorientierung; Zielvorstellung; Modeling; Modelling; Modellierung; Collegestudent
Abstract	Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to consider the implication of self-efficacy training for international students (SETIS). International students faced various transitional challenges which also potentially attenuate their academic performance. Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) is sufficient in explaining this phenomenon as well as suggesting self-efficacy enhancement strategies. Design/methodology/approach: This paper is a speculative viewpoint on the implications of SETIS. The author reviewed relevant literature and systematically constructing the SETIS based on the SCT. The SCT was used to design an appropriate training to help international students cope with transitional challenges which significantly attenuate their academic performance. Findings: The SCT and self-efficacy theory were relevant in designing the training for international students. There are four key elements of the SETIS: goal-setting; effort explanation; modeling; and sharing and evaluation. The implementation of SETIS follows the common rule in conducting effective training including need assessment and post-training evaluation. Information from academic performance record, English as Second Language test score, General Self-efficacy Scale, Students' Adaptation to College Questionnaire, and Focus Group Discussion is also necessary to justify the need for SETIS. Research limitations/implications: Despite theoretical evidence of the SETIS, further research is necessary to test the effectiveness of this training. Future study in this specific area should focus on examining the effectiveness of the training. Originality/value: This paper addressed important issues in international education. A systematic effort in providing robust and theoretical-based training for international students is necessary. By considering the importance of self-efficacy and academic performance, this paper had begun an initial effort in designing training for international students who are struggling for a transitional challenge. Additionally, this paper provides a practical guideline in implementing SETIS. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01