Schools carry the important task of fostering democratic values like equality and tolerance among students. This study examined to what extent a valid and reliable measurement instrument can be developed to gain insight into students' attitudes towards democratic values and what can be concluded based on this measurement. We constructed the…

The quality of parent-teacher relationships (QPTR) in kindergarten is a crucial factor influencing home-school collaboration and fostering child development. However, empirical research on the quality of parent-teacher relationships in Chinese kindergartens is virtually nonexistent, primarily due to the absence of suitable measurement tools. This…

Objective: To examine the Strengths and Weaknesses of ADHD--Symptoms and Normal Behavior scale (SWAN) clinical utility as a diagnostic measure of ADHD in an ADHD clinic sample. Method: In a sample of 357 children (6-11 years old) referred for evaluation at an academic medical center, we explored the SWAN's diagnostic and convergent validity with…

This study aimed to develop and validate the Creative Problem-Solving Skills Test (CPSS-T), grounded in Torrance's creativity theory, to assess these skills in university students. The CPSS-T consists of five open-ended question types, each designed to measure different aspects of creative problem-solving: Alternative Use, Hypothetical Scenario,…

Background: Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a complex motor speech disorder that requires careful differential diagnosis, particularly in languages where validated diagnostic tools are lacking. The Dynamic Evaluation of Motor Speech Skill (DEMSS) is a widely used tool for identifying CAS, but a Turkish version had not yet been developed.…

The urgency of developing and validating sustainability competence instruments for prospective teachers in Indonesia stems from the pivotal role teachers play in embedding sustainable development principles into education. This study aims to analyze this urgency, synthesize key themes, and visualize conceptual relationships using data collected…

Assessing scientific inquiry competence (SIC) is essential for fostering students' inquiry skills, and the effectiveness of such assessments largely depends on teachers' assessment knowledge. Grounded in a four-dimensional framework of science teacher assessment knowledge, this study developed and validated a scenario-based diagnostic instrument…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly recognized as a transformative force in education, offering numerous benefits for classroom learning. This study aimed to develop and validate a scale for assessing AI competencies among teachers, focusing on their ability to integrate AI into teaching practices. The study involved 292 secondary-level…

Considerable research has been devoted to exploring aspects of higher-order thinking across various disciplines and in daily life. However, insufficient attention has been paid to synthesizing core dimensions of higher-order thinking, particularly within subject-specific contexts. Moreover, there is a lack of reliable and valid methods for…

Purpose: Using a longitudinal design, the present study evaluated the utility of the picture sequences in the Multilingual Assessment Instrument for Narratives (MAIN) for assessing Mandarin-speaking children's narrative skills from kindergarten through Grade 2 in Taiwan. Method: Participants were 27 children with typical language (TL) and 22 with…

This paper describes the adaptation and validation of a brief Big Five Inventory for upper elementary school children in China. Two independent samples, comprising 1884 and 2245 children from Grade 4 to Grade 6, were used to pilot and cross-validate the adapted questionnaire. We first explored the underlying factor structure and composite…

Engineering identity is a developing construct within the field of engineering that has been found to be a strong predictor of engineering persistence, retention, and success. While the theoretical definitions and operationalizations of the construct have matured, instruments used to measure engineering identity lack in one vital component -- they…

The rapid digital transformation of vocational education and training (VET) has underscored the need to adapt traditional assessment methods to digital formats. However, when transitioning to digital modes, it is crucial to consider factors beyond mere technical implementation, particularly the potential impact of altered presentation formats on…

Previous studies have found that pride is a frequent and important emotion in achievement contexts although it is under-researched in the second/foreign language (FL) context. Therefore, the aim of this research was to explore pride in the context of FL learning. For this purpose, we proposed a conceptual model of FL pride, drawing on previous…

Social support is essential to doctoral students' success. However, there is a lack of available instruments that tap into the different sources of social support among doctoral students. To fill the gap, this research developed and validated the Perceived Social Support Scale-Doctoral Students (PSSS-DS). An initial item pool of 42 items was…