Self-Efficacy and Mindset in Students with and without Learning Difficulty
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https://doi.org/10.37134/bitara.vol17.sp.5.2024Keywords:
learning difficulty, self-efficacy, mindset, after-school programAbstract
Students with learning difficulty that have low self-efficacy and a fixed mindset which might further hinder their performance. This study aimed to investigate the unique characteristic of self-efficacy and mindset for a child with learning difficulty. The study consisted of two mini studies. Study 1 investigated self-efficacy and mindset in 30 primary school students without learning difficulty. Study 2 investigated self-efficacy and mindset in a student with learning difficulty. A research questionnaires and a score record were used in both studies.
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