Developing a reading teaching efficacy instrument for teacher candidates: A validation study
Abstract
This article describes the development and validation of a teaching efficacy scale, the Reading Teaching Efficacy Instrument (RTEI). The instrument, which is inspired by existing teaching efficacy scales, measures two constructs: self-efficacy, which examines teacher candidates' feelings about their ability to teach reading, and outcome expectancy, which examines their beliefs in their ability to impact students' reading development. The instrument has adequate psychometric properties, thus making it a reliable and valid instrument for measuring teacher candidates' self-efficacy beliefs and outcome expectancy beliefs toward the teaching and learning of reading. The paper provides directions for administering and scoring the instrument and offers suggestions for interpreting its results.
Reference
Szabo, S.M. & Mokhtari, K. (2004). Developing a reading teaching efficacy instrument for teacher candidates: A validation study. Action in Teacher Education, 26 (3), 59-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01626620.2004.10463333
Journal
Action in Teacher Education
Analysis
Is this article part of a larger project or series of studies?
no
Does this study draw on a large, preexisting data set?
no
Research Approach
Geographic Setting
- Southwestern United States
Institutional Context
Certification Level
Programatic Focus
Research Location Context
- Literacy methods course
- Reading methods
Preservice Participants
- undergraduates in reading/literacy methods courses across 9 universities
Preservice Sample Size
419
Duration of Data Collection
Data Sources
Data Analysis Tools
Researcher Positionality