Self-regulation, self-confidence, and academic achievement on assessment conceptions: an investigation study of pre-service teachers

Dr Sana Saeed Al-Haddad is an assistant professor in the Bahrain Teachers' College (BTC), University of Bahrain. Dr. Al-Haddad earned her Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from Brunel University in the United Kingdom; Master of Curriculum Development, Education College, University of Bahrain, Bahrain (With distinction); Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Mathematics, Dept. of Mathematics, College of Science, University of Bahrain, Bahrain, and Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice, (PCAP), University of York St. John, UK. She has more than 30 years of teaching experience at the university levels, including supervision of in/pre service teachers and leaders in Education. She published several articles and books, conducted several workshops and seminars to assist professionals and leaders to reach new depths in instruction, learning, and assessment processes. Dr. Sana was Head of Mathematics and Science Dep. in Bahrain Teachers College (BTC), and then she was Head of continuous professional development and leadership programs in Bahrain Teachers College (BTC), University of Bahrain (UOB). Also, she is founding editor and managing assistant editor of the International Journal of Pedagogical Innovations (IJPI) and a fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK.

Dr Ernest Afari is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education at the Bahrain Teachers College, University of Bahrain. He is also a University Associate in the School of Education at Curtin University, Australia. He holds a PhD in Mathematics Education from Curtin University, Australia, and MSc (Mathematics) from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. His research focuses on structural equation modeling, psychometrics, and application of statistical procedures to education.

Dr Myint Swe Khine is a Professor of Education and has more than 30 years of experience in teacher education. He received Masters degrees from the University of Southern California, USA, University of Surrey, UK, and the University of Leicester, UK, and Doctoral degree from Curtin University, Australia. He worked at Emirates College for Advanced Education in the United Arab Emirates as Professor and Program Chair of Assessment and Evaluation Centre. He worked at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and he is now working at Curtin University in Australia as an Adjunct Professor. He publishes widely in international referred journals and has edited several books.

Dr Fuad Ali Ahmed Eksail is an Assistant Professor of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the Bahrain Teachers College, University of Bahrain. He holds a PhD in Educational Technology from the Institute of Arab Research and Studies, Cairo, Egypt and MSc (Instruction and Curriculum of teaching Science) from the University of Bahrain. His research focuses on ICT teaching and tools.