The Role of Feedback Frequency on Teachers' Professional Development and Self-Efficacy
The Role of Feedback Frequency on Teachers' Professional Development and Self-Efficacy

Summary/Abstract: Background/purpose. This study explores how often teachers receive feedback and how it impacts their teaching methods, confidence, and professional growth. Specifically, it looks at whether frequent feedback is seen as more useful for improving teaching practices, perceived as positive, and how it encourages teachers to reflect on their work and build their self-belief. The research also digs into whether more feedback leads to greater confidence and effectiveness in the classroom. Materials/methods. Using a quantitative correlational design, 377 elementary and lower secondary school teachers from Kosovo were randomly selected to participate. A survey was used to gather data on how often teachers received feedback, how they felt it influenced their teaching strategies, and whether it affected their sense of self-efficacy. Results. The findings reveal a strong link between how often teachers get feedback and how much they value it. Teachers who received feedback more frequently tended to see it as more helpful, adapt their teaching strategies more effectively, and feel more confident in their abilities. In short, regular feedback seems to help teachers recognize its value and feel more assured in their teaching. Conclusion. They suggest that consistent, constructive feedback systems can play a key role in boosting teachers’ professional development, teaching effectiveness, and self-confidence, ultimately creating a more supportive and professional teaching environment. That said, more research is needed to understand the long-term effects of feedback frequency on teacher growth and teaching quality across different educational settings.

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