Abstract:

The purpose of this research is to identify the beliefs of self-quality of teachers who are studying in the special education department and to examine whether these beliefs differ according to their class, gender, and overall academic achievements. The research was carried out in the screening model. As a data collection tool, the "Teacher Self-Capacity Scale" was used. The research study group 2016- 2017 Education-Teaching Year Abant İzzet Baysal University Education Faculty has a total of 166 teachers candidates studying in the Special Education Teaching Bachelor program. According to the research findings, it can be said that the teacher candidates’ beliefs of teacher self-quality are quite sufficient. There are significant differences between the teachers’ self-sufficiency beliefs, gender, and gender. There was no significant difference between the classes. There was no significant difference between the teachers' self-quality beliefs of the teacher's candidates according to their overall academic achievements. According to these findings, teachers candidates have been suggested to create environments that can develop their beliefs of teacher self-capacity.