ERIC Number: ED493673
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Oct
Pages: 77
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Measuring Instructor Expectations and Perceptions
Ginley, Kristine J.; Giraud, Gerald; Weglarz, Donna
Online Submission, Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mid-Western Educational Research Association (Columbus, OH, Oct 2006)
Because there are few instruments designed to measure the specific behaviors and characteristics instructors expect of college students and how well the majority of their students meet those expectations, an original survey instrument has been created to address that need. Focus group interviews were held, and as a result of those interviews, an initial survey instrument was created. The survey was reviewed by the focus group participants and an expert in educational measurement to determine content and face validity. For construct validity and reliability, the survey was pilot tested via the Internet with a link to the survey sent to 250 college instructors who represented various content areas and levels of instruction. The survey and results of the pilot study are included in this paper. Supplemental tabular data is appended. [Abstract modified to meet ERIC guidelines.] (Contains 33 tables.)
Descriptors: Measurement Techniques, Focus Groups, College Students, Student Behavior, Emotional Adjustment, Teacher Expectations of Students, Internet, Pilot Projects, Construct Validity, Content Validity, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Behavior, Test Validity, College Faculty, Test Reliability, Study Skills, Interpersonal Relationship, Academic Ability, Listening Skills, Attendance Patterns, Thinking Skills, Student Responsibility
Publication Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data; Reports - Research; Speeches/Meeting Papers
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Illinois
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