scholarly journals Development of Teachers' Self-Efficacy for Homework Management Scale

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (55) ◽  
pp. 671-686
Author(s):  
Hussain Alkharusi ◽  
Said Aldhafri ◽  
Ibrahim Al-Harthy ◽  
Hafidha Albarashdi ◽  
Marwa Alrajhi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Classroom Teacher ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Validation Process ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Management Method ◽  
Salient Factor

Introduction.  Homework is one of the daily assessment methods used by the classroom teacher. In the literature, there are many studies dealing with homework management from the perspectives of students and parents. However, studies concerning teachers' self-efficacy for homework management are scarce. This study aimed at developing and validating a scale for measuring teachers' self-efficacy for homework management. Method.  A descriptive research design was employed in this study.  The participants were 127 teachers randomly selected from one educational governorate in the Sultanate of Oman. The literature was reviewed to construct 20 items reflecting various aspects of the homework design and implementation. The items and the responses were subjected to a validation process. Results.  Factorial structure of the scale revealed three subscales: efficacy for planning and designing homework; efficacy for monitoring, assessing, and providing feedback on homework; and efficacy for considering individual differences in homework. The three subscales showed acceptable evidence of validity and reliability. Discussion and Conclusion.  The psychometric analysis of the teachers’ responses showed that the three subscales were reliable measures of teachers’ self-efficacy for homework management. These results support the usefulness of using the scale as an assessment tool for research purposes and the professional development of teachers. These results present new knowledge about teachers’ management of homework with planning and designing being the salient factor. 

scholarly journals Future Career anxiety & Its Relation with Self- Efficacy among the General Education Diploma Students in South Al Batinah Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman: قلق الـمستقبل المهني وعلاقته بفاعلية الذات المهنية لدى طلبة دبلوم التعليم العام بمحافظة جنوب الباطنة في سلطنة عُمان

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (37) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Humaid Saif Almuqbali, Abdel Fattah Mohammed Saeed Al- K
Keyword(s):  
General Education ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Professional Career ◽  
Future Career ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Career Anxiety ◽  
General Education Diploma ◽  
The Relationship

The study aims to identify the relationship between future career anxiety & self- efficacy among students of the General Education Diploma in South al Batinah Governorate in Oman. A descriptive research design used; In order to achieve the objectives of the study, two scales were applied: the future career Anxiety Scale & Self- Efficacy Scale on a sample of 488 male & female students. The results of the study showed that the level of professional career anxiety & level of self- efficacy among students are in general moderate. And there is a negative statistically correlation between future career anxiety & self- efficacy. The study recommends conducting counseling programs to reduce the level of future career anxiety among diploma students ([1])  هذا البحث مستل من رسالة ماجستير إرشاد وتوجيه، جامعة نزوى، للطالب علي المقبالي، وإشراف د.عبد الفتاح الخواجه، 2019م.

Development and Validation of Iranian Adolescent’s Participation Assessment Tool

2021 ◽  
pp. 030802262110229
Author(s):  
Ghodsiyeh Joveini ◽  
Afsoon Hasani Mehraban ◽  
Armin Zareiyan ◽  
Mitra Khalafbeigi ◽  
Laleh Lajevardi
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Validation Process ◽  
Reliable Measure ◽  
Excellent Internal Consistency ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Development And Validation

Background Health promotion of children and adolescents through participation in purposeful and meaningful activities is one of the focuses of occupational therapy. In this study, in line with the Iranian culture, a tool for assessment of Iranian adolescents’ participation in daily occupations/activities was developed and validated. Method An exploratory sequential mixed method was used to develop and validate the tool. Content and structural validity and reliability of the initial version were estimated. Results During the validation process, the items were reduced to 54. Data were collected from 481 adolescents to investigate factor analysis. According to principal component analysis, the Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin index was 0.88, and the analysis yielded seven factors explaining 47.2% of the total variance. The tool showed excellent internal consistency and test–retest reliability. Conclusion This newly developed Participation Assessment Tool for Iranian adolescents is a valid and reliable measure for assessing the participation of this group in daily activities.

Using the Rating Scale Model to Examine the Psychometric Properties of the Self-Efficacy Scale for Driver Competence

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 164-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Sundström
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Measurement Precision ◽  
The Self ◽  
Test Theory ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Two Samples

This study evaluated the psychometric properties of a self-report scale for assessing perceived driver competence, labeled the Self-Efficacy Scale for Driver Competence (SSDC), using item response theory analyses. Two samples of Swedish driving-license examinees (n = 795; n = 714) completed two versions of the SSDC that were parallel in content. Prior work, using classical test theory analyses, has provided support for the validity and reliability of scores from the SSDC. This study investigated the measurement precision, item hierarchy, and differential functioning for males and females of the items in the SSDC as well as how the rating scale functions. The results confirmed the previous findings; that the SSDC demonstrates sound psychometric properties. In addition, the findings showed that measurement precision could be increased by adding items that tap higher self-efficacy levels. Moreover, the rating scale can be improved by reducing the number of categories or by providing each category with a label.

Validity and Reliability Study of the Strength Self-Efficacy Scale

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ran Zhao ◽  
Chia-Lin Tsai ◽  
Adipat Chaichanasakul ◽  
Lisa Y. Flores ◽  
Shane J. Lopez
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Reliability Study

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge, Self-Efficacy and Attitudes Towards Working with Autistic People

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsten Corden ◽  
Rebecca Brewer ◽  
Eilidh Cage
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Narrative Synthesis ◽  
Quality Assessment Tool ◽  
Professional Background ◽  
Autistic People

AbstractHealthcare professionals play a vital role in identifying and supporting autistic people. This study systematically reviewed empirical research examining healthcare professionals’ knowledge, self-efficacy and attitudes towards working with autistic people. Thirty-five studies were included. The included studies sampled a range of countries and professional backgrounds. A modified quality assessment tool found the quality of the included studies was moderately good. Narrative synthesis indicated that healthcare professionals report only moderate levels of autism knowledge and self-efficacy, and often lack training. Variation within and between countries and professional background was not explained by demographic factors. The reviewed evidence suggests health professionals’ limited knowledge and self-efficacy in working with autistic people is a challenge to the provision of healthcare for autistic individuals.

scholarly journals Relative validity and reliability of a diet risk score (DRS) for clinical practice

2020 ◽  
pp. bmjnph-2020-000134
Author(s):  
Emily A Johnston ◽  
Kristina S Petersen ◽  
Jeannette M Beasley ◽  
Tobias Krussig ◽  
Diane C Mitchell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Score ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Random Order ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Relative Validity ◽  
Dietary Choices ◽  
Diet Assessment

IntroductionAdherence to cardioprotective dietary patterns can reduce risk for developing cardiometabolic disease. Rates of diet assessment and counselling by physicians are low. Use of a diet screener that rapidly identifies individuals at higher risk due to suboptimal dietary choices could increase diet assessment and brief counselling in clinical care.MethodsWe evaluated the relative validity and reliability of a 9-item diet risk score (DRS) based on the Healthy Eating Index (HEI)-2015, a comprehensive measure of diet quality calculated from a 160-item, validated food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). We hypothesised that DRS (0 (low risk) to 27 (high risk)) would inversely correlate with HEI-2015 score. Adults aged 35 to 75 years were recruited from a national research volunteer registry (ResearchMatch.org) and completed the DRS and FFQ in random order on one occasion. To measure reliability, participants repeated the DRS within 3 months.ResultsIn total, 126 adults (87% female) completed the study. Mean HEI-2015 score was 63.3 (95% CI: 61.1 to 65.4); mean DRS was 11.8 (95% CI: 10.8 to 12.8). DRS and HEI-2015 scores were inversely correlated (r=−0.6, p<0.001; R2=0.36). The DRS ranked 37% (n=47) of subjects in the same quintile, 41% (n=52) within ±1 quintile of the HEI-2015 (weighted κ: 0.28). The DRS had high reliability (n=102, ICC: 0.83). DRS mean completion time was 2 min.ConclusionsThe DRS is a brief diet assessment tool, validated against a FFQ, that can reliably identify patients with reported suboptimal intake. Future studies should evaluate the effectiveness of DRS-guided diet assessment in clinical care.Trial registration detailsClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03805373).

Objective structured assessment of technical skill in temporal bone dissection: validation of a novel tool

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
M Stavrakas ◽  
G Menexes ◽  
S Triaridis ◽  
P Bamidis ◽  
J Constantinidis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temporal Bone ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Technical Skills ◽  
Technical Skill ◽  
Global Rating Scale ◽  
Global Rating ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cortical Mastoidectomy

Abstract Objective This study developed an assessment tool that was based on the objective structured assessment for technical skills principles, to be used for evaluation of surgical skills in cortical mastoidectomy. The objective structured assessment of technical skill is a well-established tool for evaluation of surgical ability. This study also aimed to identify the best material and printing method to make a three-dimensional printed temporal bone model. Methods Twenty-four otolaryngologists in training were asked to perform a cortical mastoidectomy on a three-dimensional printed temporal bone (selective laser sintering resin). They were scored according to the objective structured assessment of technical skill in temporal bone dissection tool developed in this study and an already validated global rating scale. Results Two external assessors scored the candidates, and it was concluded that the objective structured assessment of technical skill in temporal bone dissection tool demonstrated some main aspects of validity and reliability that can be used in training and performance evaluation of technical skills in mastoid surgery. Conclusion Apart from validating the new tool for temporal bone dissection training, the study showed that evolving three-dimensional printing technologies is of high value in simulation training with several advantages over traditional teaching methods.

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