Introduction
Inclusive education requires teachers to respond to differences in learners’ abilities, language backgrounds, readiness, and support needs. Beyond access to the classroom, inclusion depends on whether teachers can plan accessible lessons, manage diverse learning environments, and collaborate with families and other professionals. Teacher self-efficacy—the belief that one can organize and carry out the actions required for teaching—is therefore an important dimension of inclusive instruction. Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory explains that beliefs about personal capability can influence behavior, persistence, and performance.
The completed study, “Determining the Synergy Between Teacher Self-Efficacy and Professional Experience in Inclusive Instruction,” examined certified teachers in Baltimore City Public Schools. One component assessed self-efficacy across instructional planning, classroom management, and collaboration. The results provide a basis for identifying existing strengths and areas where professional learning can further support inclusive teaching.
DOI https://zenodo.org/records/23755483