Research Article
Investigating the Correlation Between Scientific Literacy and Self-Efficacy in Pre-Service Science Education Teachers
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.9-9-2024.2359065, author={Sauqina Sauqina and Ellyna Hafizah}, title={Investigating the Correlation Between Scientific Literacy and Self-Efficacy in Pre-Service Science Education Teachers}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Wetland for Sustainable Development Goals, ICWSDGs 2024, September 9th -- 10th, 2024, Banjarmasin, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICWSDGS}, year={2026}, month={7}, keywords={scientific literacy self-efficacy pre-service teachers science education correlational research design}, doi={10.4108/eai.9-9-2024.2359065} }- Sauqina Sauqina
Ellyna Hafizah
Year: 2026
Investigating the Correlation Between Scientific Literacy and Self-Efficacy in Pre-Service Science Education Teachers
ICWSDGS
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.9-9-2024.2359065
Abstract
This study investigates the correlation between self-efficacy and scientific literacy among pre-service science education teachers. Scientific literacy is a core competency in science education, essential for promoting informed decision-making in a democratic society. Self-efficacy, a component of student agency, has been suggested to support scientific literacy by fostering resilience and engagement in student-centered learning. This quantitative study employed a correlational research design with a sample of 25 third-year pre-service science teachers from Universitas Lambung Mangkurat. Data were collected through a 20-item scientific literacy test and a 20-item self-efficacy questionnaire, each using a 5-point Likert scale. Analysis using Spearman’s rank correlation showed a statistically significant but weak positive correlation between self-efficacy and scientific literacy (ρ = 0.351, p = 0.042). This finding aligns with some existing research but highlights inconsistencies in prior studies on the relationship between self-efficacy and scientific literacy. Further research with broader samples is needed to clarify this relationship.
