Development of an Online Education Evaluation Scale for Applied Courses in Primary and Secondary Education
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Scale development, Distance learning, Applied courses, Educational assessment, Online educationAbstract
The aim of this study is to develop a valid and reliable scale for evaluating the online education process in applied courses at the primary and secondary education levels. Despite the advantages of online education, such as flexibility, accessibility, and innovation, studies indicate that the lack of material resources and the inability to engage in hands-on learning negatively affect student motivation and interest. In this context, the "Online Education Evaluation Scale for Applied Courses" scale has been developed. Research data were collected from 67 participants using a 35-item draft scale. Exploratory factor analysis was conducted on the pilot study data, resulting in a final version of the scale with three factors and 31 items. The identified factors are "Application and Learning Process," "Efficiency and Success," and "Advantages and Disadvantages." The internal consistency of the scale was assessed using Cronbach’s Alpha, yielding an overall value of .87. The Cronbach’s Alpha values for the sub-factors were .89, .82, and .73, respectively. Additionally, significant positive correlations were found between the total scale score and the sub-factor scores (p < .001). The findings suggest that the developed scale provides a valid and reliable tool for assessing the challenges of online education in applied courses.
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