Why should we be developing self-efficacy in our Language classroom?

I would assert that self-efficacy in your classroom is the #1 game changer and predictor of success for all students in your Indonesian classroom! Big statement? Maybe! But let me explain.

When we talk about self-efficacy we are...

“Approaches that integrate attention to form within communicative and content-based interaction receive the most support from classroom research. “(Lightbrown & Spada 2006:176)

If you studied Second Language Learning at University, then this was most likely one of your textbooks....

When I was a new graduate, and in my first year of teaching, we had a whole day of Professional Development for new graduates in similar schools in my area. It was a great day, lots of great advice about behaviour management, taking care of yourself and all the typical stuff new grads deal with,...