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Examining eLearning system self-efficacy amongst instructors at the University of Dodoma, Tanzania Cover

Examining eLearning system self-efficacy amongst instructors at the University of Dodoma, Tanzania

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Open Access
|Sep 2020

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Table 1

Adapted factors for examining self-efficacy amongst instructors

No.FactorsSource
1.Performance accomplishments(Bandura, 1977)
2.Vicarious experience(Bandura, 1989; Higgins & Compeau, 1995)
3.Organizational support(Higgins & Compeau, 1995)
Figure 1

Proposed research model.

Table 2

Part of the questionnaire used to collect data

FactorCodeItem
Performance accomplishmentsPA1My interaction with the system is clear and understandable.
PA2Learning how to use the system is easy for me.
PA3I find the system easy to use
PA4It is easy for me to become skillful at using the system.
Vicarious experienceVE1People who influence my behavior will think that I should use the system
VE2People who are important to me will think that I should use the system.
VE3People whose opinions that I value prefer that I use the system.
Organizational supportOS1I am supported and encouraged by my organization to use the system in my job
OS2The training provided by my university helped me get familiar with the system
OS3When I have difficulty using the Moodle system, I can exchange information with others who know how to use the system functions better
OS4When I have difficulty using the system, I can discuss with others who know how to make better use the system features
System self-efficacySE1I am confident about my ability to use the system to complete my work
SE2I believe in my capability of using the system to complete my work
SE3I have mastered the skills necessary for using this system in my job

[i] Note. Scale labels: 1 – Strongly Agree, 2 – Agree, 3 – Neutral, 4 –Disagree, 5 – Strongly Disagree

Figure 2

Distribution of instructors per eLearning system access.

Table 3

Cronbach’s alpha coefficients for reliability measurement

FactorCronbach’s alpha
1.Performance accomplishments.835
2.Vicarious experience.795
3.Organizational support.804
4.System self-efficacy.841
Table 4

Factor loadings on each factor

FactorItems in Direct Oblimin RotationLoadings
Performance accomplishmentsPA1.836
PA2.822
PA3.872
PA4.722
Vicarious experienceVE1.879
VE2.899
VE3.375
VE4.79
Organizational supportOS1.815
OS2.827
OS3.842
OS4.658
System self-efficacySS1.824
SS2.855
SS3.787
SS4.825
Table 5

Unstandardized and standardized regression coefficients for the constructs

ConstructBSEBetaP
Organizational support.252.056.252.000
Performance accomplishments.045.053.045.398
Vicarious experience.203.055.203.000
Table 6

Summary of results hypothesis testing

ResultsConclusion
Hypothesis 1Organizational support has an effect on system self-efficacy amongst instructorsBeta = .252, p < .000Supported
Hypothesis 2Performance accomplishments has an effect on system self-efficacy amongst instructors.Beta=.045, p < .000Not Supported
Hypothesis 3Vicarious experience has an effect on system self-efficacy amongst instructors.Beta = .203, p< .000Supported

[i] Note. Statistically significant values at p< .05 or p< .001

Language: English
Page range: 343 - 357
Submitted on: Mar 11, 2020
Accepted on: Jul 1, 2020
Published on: Sep 30, 2020
Published by: International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE)
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

© 2020 Joel S. Mtebe, published by International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE)
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.