Abstract

Conclusion. The study highlights the proactive and adaptive nature of teachers’ approaches to fostering student engagement. The study also reveals that teacher efficacy in classroom management is significantly associated with the length of teaching experience.

Keywords: Teacher efficacy, student engagement, instructional strategies, classroom management, tertiary education

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