After studying this chapter, you should be able to answer the following questions:
- What is reciprocal determinism and what role does it play in social cognitive theory?
- What is self-efficacy and how does it affect learning in school?
- What is teachers' sense of efficacy?
- How can teachers support the development of self-efficacy and self regulated learning?
- What are three constructivist perspectives on learning?
- How could you incorporate inquiry, problem-based learning, instructional conversations, and cognitive apprenticeships in your teaching?
- What dilemmas do constructivist teachers face?
