Open AccessDevelopment and Evaluation of Scales for Measuring Self-Efficacy and Teaching Beliefs of Students Facilitating Peer-Supported Pedagogies
Author(s) -
Aaron Clark,
Jeffrey R. Raker
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the journal of scholarship of teaching and learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1527-9316
DOI - 10.14434/josotl.v21i3.29120
Subject(s) - psychology , self efficacy , construct (python library) , construct validity , reliability (semiconductor) , mathematics education , peer evaluation , scale (ratio) , peer mentoring , medical education , pedagogy , higher education , psychometrics , social psychology , computer science , developmental psychology , medicine , physics , power (physics) , quantum mechanics , programming language , political science , law
Two scales measuring teaching self-efficacy and beliefs were developed from previous instruments for use with near-peer facilitators assisting with peer-supported pedagogies. Construct and face validity, measurement reliability, and factor structure were determined using a population of near-peer facilitators working in a peer-led team learning chemistry classroom at a large research-intensive postsecondary institution in the Southeast United States. Results suggest that the scales produce valid and reliable data. Teaching self-efficacy and beliefs were found to increase between pre and post administrations with small to medium effect sizes. The scales can provide a means to evaluate peer-supported pedagogies and as discussion points for faculty members training near-peer facilitators.