Teacher Efficacy Scale (Short Form) – TES-SF

The amount a student can learn is primarily related to family background.

If students aren't disciplined at home, they aren’t likely to accept any discipline.

When I really try, I can get through to most difficult students.

A teacher is very limited in what he/she can achieve because a student's home environment is a large influence on his/her achievement.

If parents would do more for their children, I could do more.

If a student did not remember information I gave in a previous lesson, I would know how to increase his/her retention in the next lesson.

If a student in my class becomes disruptive and noisy, I feel assured that I know some techniques to redirect him/her quickly.

If one of my students couldn't do a class assignment, I would be able to accurately assess whether the assignment was at the correct level of difficulty.

If I really try hard, I can get through to even the most difficult or unmotivated students.

When it comes right down to it, a teacher really can’t do much because most of a student’s motivation and performance depends on his or her home environment.