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Self-Efficacy Of Dietetics Educators Preparing To Implement A New National Education Model, Janet Millikan, Susan W. Arendt
Self-Efficacy Of Dietetics Educators Preparing To Implement A New National Education Model, Janet Millikan, Susan W. Arendt
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: The Future Education Model (FEM) was introduced in 2017 and included changes to the existing dietetics education model, such as a shift in degree requirements and a change in Accreditation Standards based on competency-based programming. Starting in 2019, dietetics educators could apply to begin implementing the FEM at their institutions. Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) served as the framework for this research. SCT can be used to understand individuals’ motivations in various contexts, including workplace environments like higher education. Self-efficacy is one component of SCT; self-efficacy in dietetics educators may be an important indicator of potential success implementing the mandatory …