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Exploring the Relation between Self-Efficacy and Uncertainty in the Realm of Collaborative Learning Tasks

Hotamış, E.İ. (2024) Exploring the Relation between Self-Efficacy and Uncertainty in the Realm of Collaborative Learning Tasks.

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Abstract:This study explores the relationship between self-efficacy, uncertainty, and reported self-competency among students engaging with digital engineering tasks. This study delves into the impact of uncertainty on students' perceived competence, aligning with Dewey's emphasis on uncertainty as a catalyst for learning and Csikszentmihalyi's flow theory linking uncertainty to creative problem-solving. Employing a mixed-methods approach, an experiment was conducted at the DesignLAB, University of Twente. The results revealed a significant negative effect of uncertainty on self-competency, highlighting the influence of varying uncertainty levels on students' perceived competence while engaging in engineer design tasks. Furthermore, a negative association between self-efficacy and reported self-competency was found, emphasizing the need for ongoing measurements to capture the dynamic nature of these constructs. Despite limitations in participant pool size and audiovisual data quality, this study contributes valuable insights for educators and policymakers. Recommendations for future research include implementing repeated measures for self-efficacy assessment, increasing sample size, and enhancing recording conditions. By addressing these challenges, a more rounded dataset can be ensured, strengthening the validity and interpretability of findings.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:81 education, teaching
Programme:Psychology BSc (56604)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/98066
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