Mind the Gap: Making Education Work Across the Globe Teaching for Agency: The Power of Self-Efficacy in the Classroom with Dr Neil Gilbride, Mind the Gap, Ep.95 (S5,E11)
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Mar 28, 2025 Neil Gilbride, an educator and researcher, dives into the power of self-efficacy in education. He discusses how this concept can transform classroom experiences and empower students to make informed decisions. Gilbride emphasizes the importance of creating supportive environments that foster resilience and agency. He shares insights from his extensive career, tackling the role of initial learning experiences on confidence and practical strategies for teachers to model success. A compelling look at how educators can inspire belief in themselves and their students.
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Neil's Educational Journey
- Neil Gilbride's educational journey started volunteering at a play scheme for children with disabilities at age 16.
- His passion grew through various roles, focusing on human development and helping people feel they can influence their lives.
Self-Efficacy Resolves Teaching Tensions
- Self-efficacy not only builds agency but helps integrate opposing tensions teachers face, like relational vs instructional roles.
- It guides educators to hold polar opposites simultaneously, enriching their practice complexity.
Defining Self-Efficacy
- Self-efficacy is the belief that actions in a specific domain will lead to positive outcomes.
- It differs from confidence or self-esteem, which don't guarantee belief in successful outcomes.