Impact of Audio Visual Media on Elementary Teachers’ Self Efficacy in Islamic Schools

Abstract

Teacher self-efficacy is a crucial factor in the success of music education in elementary schools. The use of multimedia technology, particularly audiovisual media, in singing instruction is considered a potential solution for enhancing teachers' confidence in their pedagogical competencies, especially in integrated Islamic curriculum-based schools. This study aims to examine the impact of integrating audiovisual media on improving teacher self-efficacy at SDIT (Sekolah Dasar Islam Terpadu) Nurul Islam Harapan Baru, Bekasi. This study employs a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design. This design was selected due to limited access to an adequate sample for a control group. The research sample consisted of 30 teachers selected using total sampling techniques. Data were collected through a validated self-efficacy questionnaire. The researchers performed data analysis using a paired sample t-test to determine the significant change in teacher self-efficacy scores before and after the intervention, assuming the data were normally distributed.This study is expected to provide an empirical basis for developing teacher training programs and designing school policies that involve the use of technology to enhance teachers' pedagogical skills, particularly in the context of Islamic education.