Negative attitudes toward persons with disabilities (PWDs) can lead to stigmatization and exclusion, underscoring the need for effective tools to measure and address such attitudes in educational settings. This study compares the psychometric properties of two scales used to assess attitudes toward PWDs among health science learners: the…

Quantitative reasoning is an essential learning objective of physics instruction. The Physics Inventory for Quantitative Literacy (PIQL) is a published assessment tool that has been developed for calculus-based physics courses to help instructors evaluate whether their students learn to reason this way. However, the PIQL is not appropriate for the…

Purpose: The study aims to propose and validate a multidimensional measure of trainees' experienced vocational education and training quality (TEVETQ) in an Indian context. Design/methodology/approach: This study explains a deductive approach in conceptualizing TEVETQ as a second-order, reflective-formative construct and its subsequent validation…

This study aims to develop and validate an age-appropriate, easily manipulated, and robot-based assessment named Computational Thinking Observational Scale (CTOS) for 3- to 5-year-olds. The study sample included 46 preschoolers (M[subscript age] = 3.57 years, SD = 0.36). Expert judgment confirmed excellent content validity, yielding a Scale-level…

Automated multiple-choice question (MCQ) generation is valuable for scalable assessment and enhanced learning experiences. How-ever, existing MCQ generation methods face challenges in ensuring plausible distractors and maintaining answer consistency. This paper intro-duces a method for MCQ generation that integrates reasoning-based explanations…

This paper presents the development and validation of the Learning & Educator Nurturing Style (LENS), a new inventory in Japanese designed to identify and assess educational philosophy. Based on the Philosophies Held by Instructors of Lifelong-learners (PHIL) framework, LENS was created through a rigorous back-translation process to ensure…

This study aims to assess the psychometric qualities of the Relationship to Work Questionnaire (RWQ). Confirmatory factor analyses on 845 French--Canadian workers support a six-dimension structure: Absolute centrality of work, Relative centrality of work and work valence, Purposes of work, General expectations regarding working life, Obligations…

One of the major challenges faced by the education system today is the lack of interest exhibited by undergraduates in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. This is particularly concerning as the world is becoming increasingly technology-driven, and a skilled workforce is necessary to meet future demands. Therefore,…

This study was aimed at developing and validating a scale that measures the emotions of secondary school students toward Biology. Before selecting a particular subject, it is very important to measure student's emotions toward that subject. The emotions were measured in two academic contexts: class-related and learning-related situations. The…

Research-based and practical reflection tools can enable systematic analysis of practice and contribute to deeper understandings of classroom processes. An empirically based, evidence-informed reflection tool was developed to support teachers to recognise feedback talk and how it is built into classroom interactions. The tool, titled the feedback…

Our aim in this study was to analyze associations between the two manipulative tests of the Motor Competence Assessment (MCA) battery and the Wall Drop Punt Kick & Catch (WDPK&C) motor task. One hundred and twelve early adolescents (60 boys; 52 girls; M age = 12.67, SD = 1.78 years) participated. Overall, strong correlations were found…

Biology interest is a defining characteristic that shapes the identity of biology teachers and guides their pedagogical decision-making in the classroom. Recognizing the importance of this attribute in both current and prospective biology teachers, this study aimed to develop and validate the Biology Interest Instrument (BII) to support the…

Background and Context: Feedback on one's progress is essential to new programming language learners, particularly in out-of-classroom settings. Though many study materials offer assessment mechanisms, most do not examine the accuracy of the feedback they deliver, nor give evidence on its validity. Objective: We investigate the potential use of a…

This study describes a novel measure of children's Theory of Mind (ToM) development--called the Comprehensive Assessment of ToM (CAT)--that addresses limitations in existing ToM measures. This behavioral measure includes three-six items each about diverse desires, diverse beliefs, knowledge access, knowledge expertise, false belief, and visual…

Burnout is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduction in work-related personal accomplishment. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) is a widely used tool for measuring burnout syndrome. Several studies have been conducted to evaluate the reliability and validity of various versions of the MBI, including the…