In its report on TALIS 2013 the OECD describes self-efficacy as "individuals' beliefs about their capabilities to successfully accomplish a particular course of action." The OECD also reports that a number of studies have demonstrated positive associations between teachers' sense of self-efficacy and higher levels of student achievement and motivation, teachers' job satisfaction and teaching behaviour. 

Teacher job satisfaction consists of satisfaction with the profession and satisfaction with the current work environment. It is also associated with student achievement, as it plays a key role in teachers' attitudes and efforts in their daily work with children.