A survey on self-efficacy of english majors: Exploring its correlation with time management and strategy use

Abstract

The present study seeks to investigate the self-efficacy of English majors and its relationship with time management and strategy use during their English learning. The study reported in this paper was conducted to examine self-efficacy of students passing TEM-4 (Test for English Majors--Band 4) and their self-regulating time management. The data were collected via student questionnaires & interviews. The findings of this case study revealed that there is a gender difference in English majors’ self-efficacy. Meanwhile, a positive correlation between the self-efficacy of students passing TEM-4 & their strategy use as well as self-regulating time management was demonstrated. Implications of the findings to language teaching and learning are discussed.