Analysis and Accreditation of Assessment Tools of Students’ Learning Approaches

Document Type : Scientific - Research

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1 PhD student in Educational Management, University of Tehran

2 Professor of Shahid Beheshti University

3 Faculty member of Farhangian University

Abstract

The objective of this study was to obtain a factor structure for Study Process Questionnaire (SPQ) among undergraduate students in humanities field of study at ShahidBeheshtiUniversity. A correlation method was employed with a sample of undergraduate students. Population was 4438 students. 385 students were selected through stratified random sampling. Research instrument was a 20 – item SPQ scale. Data was analyzed through exploratory factor analysis. exploratory factor analysis showed a new four factor measurement model. These factors were deep strategy, surface strategy, deep motivation and surface motivation. Validity and reliability of new questionnaire demonstrate that it is the appropriate tool for assessing students’ learning. Findings show the emergence of a new four factor model that emphasizes the impact of culture and context in each society. Thus, study approach measurement must be appropriate to the culture of each society.

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