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Author ORCID Identifier

Jerusalem Yibeltal Yizengaw: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7908-3317

Abstract

The study investigates the relationships among self-efficacy, goal orientation, and autonomous learning and how these factors affect Ethiopian STEM students’ academic performance. A descriptive survey design using mixed-methods research was used. Semi-structured interviews and questionnaires were employed to gather data from eight teachers and 151 STEM students. CFA and EFA attested to the validity and reliability of the questionnaires. Quantitative data were assessed using structural equation modeling (SEM), and qualitative data were analyzed using word descriptions. Self-efficacy was positively correlated with STEM students’ academic performance (β = .12, p < .01), whereas autonomous learning and goal orientation were negatively correlated (β = -.01, p < .01) and (β = -.04, p < .01), respectively. Findings suggest that techniques that help Ethiopian STEM students develop self-efficacy should be prioritized, with implications for curriculum design and instructional approaches. According to the findings, methods that support Ethiopian STEM students in developing self-efficacy should be prioritized, with consequences for instructional strategies and curriculum design. Although self-belief appears crucial for success, further research is required to fully understand the complex interaction of these factors in Ethiopia and other contexts.

First Page

90

Last Page

109

Ethics Approval

Yes

Declaration Statement

Jerusalem Yibeltal Yizengaw and Asnake Tarekegn Nigussie, the authors, therefore declare that this article is wholly original with no prior publication. It hasn't been submitted for publication anywhere else. We may provide the certificate issued by the Institutional Research Review Committee (IRRC) because we adhered to the ethical requirements. We have cited all of our sources in our article, and the data is always available upon request. We have disclosed any financial or other conflicts of interest that may arise from the publication of this article. We have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript and agree to its publication.

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