title: Developing teacher self-efficacy via a formal HIV/AIDS intervention.
abstract: This study investigated the effects of a HIV/AIDS module on teachers' sense of self-efficacy regarding their ability to bring about behaviours in their learners which contribute to responsible living and a reduction of the spread of HIV in their communities. The sample was 128 in-service teachers studying in nine different centres in three South African provinces in their second year of a part-time degree in education. A modified Science Teaching Efficacy Belief Instrument (STEBI) was used to generate quantitative data, while semi-structured individual and focus group interviews provided qualitative data. Statistical analyses (ANOVA and MANOVA) revealed statistically significant differences between the participants pre- and post-test self-efficacy scores. Interview data suggested that improved confidence enabled the teachers to gain a better understanding of cultural barriers to HIV/AIDS education and the impediments to developing an effective HIV/AIDS policy in their schools. The study also highlighted the importance of leadership from school management for the successful adoption and implementation of an effective HIV/AIDS policy in schools. Enhanced confidence is noted as a motivating factor for teacher participation in community efforts to support those affected by HIV/AIDS.
authors.affiliation: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth. Paul.webb@nmmu.ac.za
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Webb
authors.forename: Anita
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gripper
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003469:Culture; D003479:Curriculum; D004517:Education, Professional; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005178:Faculty; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007857:Leadership; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D016134:Organizational Policy; D011050:Policy Making; D012574:Schools / Q000458:organization & administration; D020377:Self Efficacy; D013019:South Africa; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult