Epistemological beliefs as predictors for self-determination among Filipino preservice teachers
Date of Publication
2009
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Educational Psychology
Subject Categories
Psychology
College
Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education
Department/Unit
Counseling and Educational Psychology
Thesis Adviser
Carlo Magno
Defense Panel Chair
John Addy Garcia
Defense Panel Member
Jose Alberto Reyes
Abstract/Summary
The present study investigated whether epistemological beliefs (i.e. learners' beliefs in acquiring knowledge and knowledge itself) can significantly predict self-determination (i.e. drive that comes primarily from the self which pushes an individual to engage in a task) among Filipino preservice teachers. Specifically, the study aimed to determine whether each subscale of epistemological belief (i.e. Complexity of Learning and Structure of Learning) was correlated and would significantly predict self-determination (i.e. Perceived Choice and Awareness of Self). There were 310 preservice teachers in the undergraduate level from different colleges and universities in the Greater Metro Manila are who were asked to complete two measures: Schommer Epistemological Beliefs Questionnaire derived by Bernardo (2008) and Self-Determination Scale. The average age of the participants was 19.16 years (SD = 1.63). Correlation and multiple regressions conducted in the study revealed that only complexity of learning significantly increased with each subscale of self-determination.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU15084
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
iv, 162 leaves ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Knowledge; Theory of--Philippines; Autonomy (Psychology)--Philippines; Student teachers-- Philippines
Recommended Citation
Mendoza, A. (2009). Epistemological beliefs as predictors for self-determination among Filipino preservice teachers. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/2347