Madison County Schools
Mark of Excellence
Self-Efficacy
Self-efficacy reflects confidence in the ability to exert control over one's own motivation, behavior, and social environment.
Elementary:
The Power of Yet. Sesame Street and Janelle Monae teach the power of the word "yet."
Middle/High:
The Great Who I am Worksheet. Grades 9-12 Analyze who you are and why you matter (Positive Psychology).
Who I Am Grades 9-12 Increases efficacy by making the respondent more aware of himself (Positive Psychology).
Three Things Worksheet Grades: 4-5, 6-8 (Positive Psychology)
Additional Resources:
What is Self-Efficacy? Short video to help parents better understand the meaning of self-efficacy
Self Efficacy and Why Believing in Yourself Matters Article from Verywell Mind
Self-Efficacy for Parents - This handout provides tools and strategies to help parents build self-efficacy in children.
Help Your Child Build Self-Efficacy Website includes additional resources available in multiple languages (About Kids Health)