ERIC Number: ED550394
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 104
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ISBN: 978-1-2677-9399-7
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Teaching English Language Learners Scale (TELLS): A Study of Validity and Reliability
Carney, Megan Strawsine
ProQuest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Missouri - Columbia
This paper describes the confirmatory factor analysis, validity, and reliability data collection stage of the development of a scale to measure mainstream teachers' self-efficacy beliefs for teaching ELL (English Language Learner) students. Data were collected from 708 K through 12 teachers and pre-service teachers with varying degrees of training specific to teaching ELL students. Using confirmatory factor analysis, a 23 item scale consisting of two factors "instruction and assessment" (14 items) and "native language support and resources" (9 items) was assessed for model fit. The data were not a good fit for the hypothesized two factor model (CFI = 0.82, RMSEA= 0.12). Additionally, the scale was positively correlated with social desirability. However, the scale maintained adequate convergent and discriminant validity with measures of culturally responsive teaching self-efficacy, multicultural teaching competencies, satisfaction with life, and self-esteem. The scale also demonstrated strong internal consistency and test-retest reliability. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: English Language Learners, English Instruction, Rating Scales, Test Reliability, Test Validity, Factor Analysis, Data Collection, Test Construction, Mainstreaming, Self Efficacy, Beliefs, Teacher Surveys, Psychometrics, Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Preschool Teachers, Goodness of Fit, Item Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, Models, Social Desirability, Culturally Relevant Education, Multicultural Education, Interpersonal Competence, Life Satisfaction, Self Esteem, Educational Resources, Native Language, Teacher Evaluation, Program Descriptions
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Elementary Education; Secondary Education; Preschool Education; Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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