Development of Self-Determined Learning (Heutagogy) Skills Scale: Validity and Reliability Study

Authors : D. Bahar ŞAHİN SARKIN, Gökçe GÜVERCİN SEÇKİN

Pages : 381-411

Doi:10.14812/cuefd.1197043

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Publication Date : 2023-08-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The objective of this research was to create a reliable and valid measurement tool for measuring self-determined learning skills among university students. The research was conducted with the participation of 574 university students. In line with expert opinions and suggestions, 30-item trial form of the scale was developed. The collected data were subjected to Exploratory Factor Analysis insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(EFA); and a structure that explained 42.17% of the total variance was obtained. It has been determined that the Self-Determined Learning Skills Scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(SDLSS); consists of 22 items and four dimensions. In addition, as a result of Confirmatory Factor Analysis insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CFA);, it was seen that the fit indices of the scale were between excellent and acceptable values, and the four-factor structure of the scale consisting of 22 items was confirmed. The Cronbach Alpha internal consistency coefficient of the scale is .86, and the reliability coefficient calculated by the split-half method is .80. To determine the distinctiveness of the items in the scale, the corrected item-total correlation was calculated, and 27% lower-upper group comparisons were made. Findings from item analysis showed that all the scale items were distinctive. As a result, it can be said that the “SDLSS” developed is a valid measurement tool and will provide reliable scores in determining self-determined learning skills.
Keywords : Öz belirlenimli öğrenme, Hetagoji, Ölçek geliştirme, Geçerlik, Güvenirlik