Prospective Teachers’ Critical Thinking Disposition, Problem Solving Skills and Self-Efficacy: A Relationship Study in Pakistan
Abstract
The researcher undertook this study to find out the relationship between prospective teachers’ critical thinking disposition, problem solving skills and self-efficacy. 712 participants from two public universities of Lahore were selected as a sample. Data was gathered through questionnaire and qualitative research was done. Analysis was done through different statistical analysis techniques. The results showed that there exist a significant moderate and positive relationship between critical thinking disposition, problem solving skills and self-efficacy. It is encouraged that programs and workshops aiming to impart critical thinking disposition, problem solving skills and self-efficacy awareness in teachers of the future may be added into the teacher training curriculum. Additionally, it is suggested that instructors should make a conscious effort to create class environments that may prove helpful in nurturing and promoting critical thinking disposition, problem solving skills and self-efficacy in prospective teachers as it may prove vital for their careers as a prominent and successful teacher.
Authors
Ehtisham Manzoor
M. Phil Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Dr. Tariq Hussain
Assistant Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore Punjab, Pakistan
Dr. Aroona Hashmi
Assistant Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore Punjab, Pakistan
Keywords
Critical Thinking Disposition, Problem Solving Skills and Self-Efficacy