Kindergarten Teachers' Self-efficacy Beliefs in Kumasi, Ghana. Self-efficacy Beliefs of Kindergarten teachers in Kumasi, Ghana

      Аннотация: The book describes kindergarten teachers' self-efficacy beliefs in the context of implementing the kindergarten curriculum in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana.It highlights kindergarten teachers' self-efficacy beliefs in instructional practices, classroom management and students engagement. It is surprising to note that the kindergarten teachers have high sense of efficacy beliefs despite their low academic and professional background.It also reveals that institutional placement does not influence teachers' self-efficacy beliefs but the training background does to some extent. The implication for theory and practice is discussed in line with the reviewed of related literature. The book is highly recommended for all educators, especially early childhood practitioners.

Ключевые слова: curriculum, kindergarten, teacher efficacy