EFFICACY (Self-)
Charles François (2004). EFFICACY (Self-), International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 1033.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 1033 ▶ |
| Object type | Methodology or model |
A self-referent process that gives meaning and value to external events “
This definition by A. BANDURA is quoted by R. NUMMELA CAINE and M. CAINE (1994, p.80)
The concept is clearly related to the basic notions of autopoiesis .
It also reminds of J.J. GIBSON's concept of affordance (1966, 1986).
Creating self-efficacy in learners and trainees is surely as important as transmitting them knowledge or skills .