ERIC Number: EJ1449259
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Publication Date: 2024
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Teacher Observation Skills Scale: Validity and Reliability
International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research, v11 n3 p363-375 2024
The present research aims to develop a valid and reliable instrument to measure teachers' observation skills. The research was conducted during the 2023-2024 academic year with 651 teachers. Data were collected through online survey methods. Expert opinion was consulted for the content and face validity of the scale in the research. Exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory factor (CFA) analyses were performed to assess the scale's construct validity. Based on the results, it was found that the scale had a structure consisting of two dimensions and 18 items. It was determined that the factor loadings of the items in the scale were between 0.70 and 0.93. Considering the relevant literature, it was decided to name these dimensions as "natural observation skill" (NOS) and "scientific observation skill" (SOS). The Cronbach Alpha for the scales were both 0.95. The research developed a valid and reliable scale that can determine the level of teachers' observation skills.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Observation, Teaching Skills, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Test Construction, Test Validity, Test Reliability
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; High Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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