ERIC Number: EJ1099784
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-2332-3205
EISSN: N/A
Measuring University Students' Perceived Self-Efficacy in Science Communication in Middle and High Schools
Chi, Shaohui; Liu, Xiufeng; Gardella, Joseph A.
Universal Journal of Educational Research, v4 n5 p1089-1102 2016
Service learning typically involves university students in teaching and learning activities for middle and high school students, however, measurement of university students' self-efficacy in science communication is still lacking. In this study, an instrument to measure university students' perceived self-efficacy in communicating science to middle and high school students was developed and validated using a sample of 104 university students (19 graduate students and 85 undergraduate students). The rating scale Rasch model and Winsteps computer program were used to analyze the students' responses to pilot and final revised instrument. The results have revealed that the final revised instrument which contains 20 items with four response categories is well-targeted and measures from this instrument are reasonably valid and reliable. Issues associated with using the instrument are also discussed.
Descriptors: Service Learning, College Students, Self Efficacy, Middle School Students, High School Students, Communication Strategies, Student Surveys, Science Instruction, Statistical Analysis, Test Construction, Test Validity, Test Reliability, Likert Scales
Horizon Research Publishing. 506 North Garfield Avenue #210, Alhambra, CA 91801. e-mail: editor@hrpub.org; Web site: http://www.hrpub.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Junior High Schools; High Schools
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: DUE1102998