Welcome back to Real Talk in ELT! In this episode, Kelly discusses the influences of self-efficacy and gives some examples from her teaching experience. This exploration of self-efficacy is divided into three main segments:

1. Defining self-efficacy and its influences through examples
2. Why self-efficacy is important
3. How to leverage self-efficacy in your classroom

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Take care of yourself, your health, your vibe, and your tribe. Until next time...

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