The Relationship between Self-Efficacy and Self-Assessment in Foreign Language Education: A Pilot Study

Though self-efficacy is an important contributor to success in foreign language education, its relationship with learners ’ self-assessment abilities and perceptions has not been adequately researched. This pilot study correlated students ’ self-efficacy beliefs about learning a foreign language with self-assessment ratings regarding an awareness of study habits and the importance of classroom learning topics. Results showed a significant positive relationship between students ’ self-assessment scores and their global (but not task-specific) self-efficacy beliefs about future foreign language success