Self-efficacy and Satisfaction With Teaching in Online Courses. Issue 6 (November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hampton, Debra; Culp-Roche, Amanda; Hensley, Angie; Wilson, Jessica; Otts, Jo Ann; Thaxton-Wiggins, Amanda; Fruh, Sharon; Moser, Debra K.
• Is Part Of: Nurse educator. Volume 45:Issue 6(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-11
• Subjects: nursing education -- online education -- online nursing faculty -- satisfaction -- teaching self-efficacy; Nursing -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000805
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0363-3624

Abstract

Abstract : Background: Growth of online education has increased the demand for satisfied educators with perceived self-efficacy in online teaching. Teaching self-efficacy is an indicator of the belief that one can make a difference in student learning outcomes. Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the level of teaching self-efficacy and satisfaction of online nursing faculty. Methods: This study used a descriptive cross-sectional survey design. Faculty satisfaction was measured by the Online Instructor Satisfaction Measure, and self-efficacy for online teaching was measured by the Michigan Nurse Educator's Sense of Efficacy for Online Teaching instrument. Results: The sample included 100 faculty in multiple schools of nursing who taught at least 1 online course in RN to BSN or graduate nursing programs. Overall, participants had relatively high levels of online teaching self-efficacy and satisfaction. Conclusions: Teacher self-efficacy can be facilitated through faculty development and increased experience teaching online.