Open AccessMeasuring Cognitive Engagement: An Overview of Measurement Instruments and Techniques
Author(s) -
Shan Li
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international journal of psychology and educational studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2148-9378
DOI - 10.52380/ijpes.2021.8.3.239
Subject(s) - cognition , perspective (graphical) , strengths and weaknesses , psychology , computer science , measure (data warehouse) , tracking (education) , applied psychology , data science , social psychology , pedagogy , data mining , artificial intelligence , neuroscience
This paper adopted an analytical perspective to review cognitive engagement measures. This paper provided a comprehensive understanding of the instruments/techniques used to measure cognitive engagement, which could assist researchers or practitioners in improving their measurement methodologies. In particular, we conducted a systematic literature search, based on which the current practice in measuring cognitive engagement was synthesized. We organized and aggregated the information of cognitive engagement measures by their types, including self-report scales, observations, interviews, teacher ratings, experience sampling, eye-tracking, physiological sensors, trace analysis, and content analysis. We provided a critical analysis of the strength and weaknesses of each measurement method. Recommendations for measuring cognitive engagement were also provided to guide future empirical work in a meaningful direction.