Positive Discourse Scale in Teaching: Validity and Reliability Study

Authors : Galip Genç, Cumali Öksüz

Pages : 448-470

Doi:10.17522/balikesirnef.1345464

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Publication Date : 2023-10-20

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In this study, it was aimed to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool to be used for 3rd and 4th grade primary school students to evaluate positive discourse in teaching processes. For the study, an item pool was created by reviewing the literature on discourse and positive discourse. The prepared items were made ready after expert evaluations and pre-application to students. After the scale was applied, exploratory factor analysis was performed within the scope of validity and it was concluded that it had 4 sub-dimensions consisting of 25 items explaining 51% of the total variance. Then, confirmatory factor analysis was performed and it was concluded that the chi-square value (χ 2/sd ) was 1.87, SRMR value was 0.05, TLI value was 0.88 and CFI value was 0.9. It was found that the scale was compatible with this structure. At the same time, Cronbach Alpha value and McDonald\'s Omega coefficient were calculated in the reliability calculations of the scale. It was concluded that the Cronbach Alpha value for the whole Positive Discourse in Teaching Scale was 0.91 and McDonald\'s Omega coefficient was 0.91. It can be stated that the scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool for primary school 3rd and 4th grade students. This scale was developed to enable primary school students to evaluate positive discourse. Considering the teaching process, a scale can also be developed for teachers to determine the level of student’s positive discourse.
Keywords : Olumlu söylem, Ölçek geliştirme, İlkokul üçüncü ve dördüncü sınıf öğrencileri