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"Self-belief
does not necessarily ensure success, but
self-disbelief assuredly spawns failure...among
the types of thoughts that affect action, none
is more central or pervasive than people's
judgments of their capabilities to deal
effectively with different realities." |
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Albert Bandura's work, especially as pertains to
cognitive theory and self-efficacy are key to much of
Process Education. His name and works are prominently
cited throughout the Faculty Guidebook and he is
the voice we listen to on the topic of how belief in
self-efficacy is so very critical to student success.
His passion and commitment are second to none and it is
with boundless gratitude that we acknowledge all we have
learned (and continue to learn!) from him.
Dr. Bandura has made many of his seminal publications
available online. We strongly recommend
Social Cognitive Theory: An Agentic Perspective
as well as his overview of
self-efficacy.
We invite you
to learn more about this amazing man and life and
scholarship at:
http://des.emory.edu/mfp/bandurabio.html
