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Sampson, Victor; Grooms, Jonathon; Enderle, Patrick – School Science and Mathematics, 2013
This article describes the development and the initial validation of an instrument that can be used to assess teachers' beliefs about science teaching and learning. The instrument, which is called the Beliefs About Reformed Science Teaching and Learning (BARSTL) questionnaire, draws on the current national science education reform efforts in order…
Descriptors: Questionnaires, Program Validation, Psychometrics, Beliefs
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Merchie, Emmelien; Van Keer, Hilde; Vandevelde, Sabrina – Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 2014
Independently learning from informative texts becomes increasingly important from the age of 11. Little information is available, however, on (a) how and to what extent late elementary education students already apply specific text-learning strategies, and (b) whether different learner profiles can already be distinguished. In this study, a…
Descriptors: Learning Strategies, Grade 5, Grade 6, Profiles
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Gomez, Martin Omar; Marcoulides, George A.; Heck, Ronald H. – International Journal of Educational Management, 2012
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to propose and test a model of school culture and examine data from schools in Southern California to identify educationally important aspects of teacher-perceived cultural variables and how these perceptions differentially impact school performance in K-8 and middle school structures.…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, School Culture, Structural Equation Models, Educational Administration
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Kaya, Sibel; Dag, Funda – Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice, 2013
The purpose of this study was to adapt the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) Survey developed by Schmidt and colleagues into Turkish and investigate its factor structure through exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. The participants were 352 elementary pre-service teachers from three large universities in northwestern…
Descriptors: Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Surveys, Educational Technology
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Jolley, Allison; Lane, Erin; Kennedy, Ben; Frappé-Sénéclauze, Tom-Pierre – Journal of Geoscience Education, 2012
This paper discusses the development and results of a new tool used for measuring shifts in students' perceptions of earth and ocean sciences called the Student Perceptions about Earth Sciences Survey (SPESS). The survey measures where students lie on the novice--expert continuum, and how their perceptions change after taking one or more earth and…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Oceanography, Student Attitudes, Student Surveys
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Solheim, Elisabet; Berg-Nielsen, Turid Suzanne; Wichstrom, Lars – Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 2012
The validity of the Student-Teacher Relationship Scale (STRS) was examined in a preschool community sample (N = 925) using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Factorial invariance across genders was also investigated as was concurrent and discriminant validity. Indicators of validity were teacher-rated social competence, problem behavior, and…
Descriptors: Factor Analysis, Measures (Individuals), Interpersonal Competence, Factor Structure
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Dik, Bryan J.; Eldridge, Brandy M.; Steger, Michael F.; Duffy, Ryan D. – Journal of Career Assessment, 2012
Research on work as a calling is limited by measurement concerns. In response, the authors introduce the multidimensional Calling and Vocation Questionnaire (CVQ) and the Brief Calling scale (BCS), instruments assessing presence of, and search for, a calling. Study 1 describes CVQ development using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis…
Descriptors: Multitrait Multimethod Techniques, Construct Validity, Validity, Test Reliability
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Aydin, Aydan – Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice, 2012
The objective of present research is to conduct validity and reliability analysis of the verbal section of Test of Pretended Play that will measure pretended play behaviors of pre-school age children (3-6 years of age). Test of Pretended Play was first developed by Vicky Lewis and Jill Boucher in 1997. This test aimed to measure pretended play…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Autism, Play, Preschool Children
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Freixa Niella, Montse; Vilà Baños, Ruth; Rubio Hurtado, M. José – Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 2015
The aim of this research was to identify the factors that could be used for quality assessments of the placement centres used by the University of Barcelona's Faculty of Education. To achieve this, a multiple case study method (bachelor's degrees in Education, Social Education and Social Work) was used, which was based on a survey methodology. A…
Descriptors: Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Case Studies, Performance Factors
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Gold, Bernadette; Holodynski, Manfred – Educational Assessment, 2015
The current study describes the development and construct validation of a situational judgment test for assessing the strategic knowledge of classroom management in elementary schools. Classroom scenarios and accompanying courses of action were constructed, of which 17 experts confirmed the content validity. A pilot study and a cross-validation…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Schools, Construct Validity, Knowledge Base for Teaching
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Sotiriou, Sofoklis; Bogner, Franz X.; Neofotistos, George – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2011
A quantitative method of mapping the web usage of an innovative educational portal is applied to analyze the behaviour of users of the COSMOS Science Education Portal. The COSMOS Portal contains user-generated resources (that are uploaded by its users). It has been designed to support a science teacher's search, retrieval and access to both,…
Descriptors: Internet, Web Sites, Use Studies, Usability
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Lowrie, Tom; Diezmann, Carmel M.; Kay, Russell – Evaluation & Research in Education, 2011
The graphics-decoding proficiency (G-DP) instrument was developed as a screening test for the purpose of measuring students' (aged 8-11 years) capacity to solve graphics-based mathematics tasks. These tasks include number lines, column graphs, maps and pie charts. The instrument was developed within a theoretical framework which highlights the…
Descriptors: Screening Tests, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematical Aptitude, Graphs
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Zainal, Dzulaiha Aryanee Putri; Razali, Rozilawati; Shukur, Zarina – International Education Studies, 2014
Software Engineering (SE) education has been reported to fall short in producing high quality software engineers. In seeking alternative solutions, Case Method (CM) is regarded as having potential to solve the issue. CM is a teaching and learning (T&L) method that has been found to be effective in Social Science education. In principle,…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Engineering Education, Computer Software
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Gold, Abby; Barno, Trina Adler; Sherman, Shelley; Lovett, Kathleen; Hurtado, G. Ali – Journal of Extension, 2013
Systematic evaluation is an essential tool for understanding program effectiveness. This article describes the pilot test of a statewide evaluation tool for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed). A computer algorithm helped Community Nutrition Educators (CNEs) build surveys specific to their varied educational settings…
Descriptors: State Programs, Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Evaluation Methods
UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, 2012
These guidelines were developed through a participatory process involving consultation with Member States to reflect their experience and diverse needs. They follow the professional advice of an expert group comprised of representatives from each of the regions and of leading international agencies. The preparation of these guidelines also…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Recognition (Achievement), International Organizations, Program Validation
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