Support Programs and Student Self-Efficacy: Do First-Year Students Know When They Need Help?.

Smith, Julia B.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ461483

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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Support Programs and Student Self-Efficacy: Do First-Year Students Know When They Need Help?

Smith, Julia B.; And Others

Journal of the Freshman Year Experience, v4 n2 p41-67 1992

A study with 46 university students investigated whether participation either in a required first-year course in academic skills development or in required tutoring influenced students' academic self-efficacy, as measured by self-reported abilities and projected grades. Results support the use of required external academic support. (MSE)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Freshmen, College Students, Expectation, Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Required Courses, Self Efficacy, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Student Needs, Study Skills, Tutorial Programs

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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