Should I stay, or should I go? A mixed method study of pre-service English second language teacher efficacy-identity development in Quebec

Research tells us that teachers with high self-efficacy are more resilient and less likely to leave the profession.It also tells us that teacher self-efficacy (TSE) beliefs are most pliable early in learning, and that teacher education programs are a key site for professional identity construction.In this dissertation, I use a mixed method approach to look at the ways in which pre-service English Second Language (ESL) teachers from two different universities in Quebec developed their self-efficacy within their professional teacher identity.I collected quantitative data before and after a major practicum to see if organizations to thank, but in ways to thank them adequately.This dissertation could never have been completed without the help and support of so many.The one piece of advice that all Ph.D. students are given at the outset is to choose their supervisor carefully.I struck gold in Caroline Riches who has been exactly the kind of supervisor I needed.She gave me space to thrive while providing gentle course correction and excellent advice as needed.She was also a powerhouse pushing me through the final revisions right up until the end; I am in awe of her intellectual stamina.As if that weren't enough, my committee contained a dream team of supporters: Lynn Thomas was a mentor and a role model.She is the kind of educator and person I strive to be.Beverly Baker as a most invaluable source unfailingly honest -and accurate feedback.I am a much better researcher and writer because of her! Mela Sarkar provided unflagging optimism and promises of baked goods.It has been an honour and privilege to work with a team of such amazing women.Special thanks go to my network of friends and family: Renaud Legoux, a good friend and statistics wonk, was always available to guide me through the thicket of quantitative analysis and provided many suggestions for how to thrive during doctoral studies.Chris Gosling provided crucial encouragement, peer editing, and a shoulder to cry on.My partner, Michel-Frédérick, cheered me, cooked for me, corrected my French, and gave me room to work when I needed it.My parents, Nick and Julie supported me morally, financially, and emotionally through some difficult times, especially at the start.x Of course, the generous financial support

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