BASICS Study ECS Teacher Implementation and Contextual Factor Questionnaire Measures

This questionnaire collects background information, measures the implementation of Exploring Computer Science (ECS) curriculum, contextual factors that influence teacher use of the CS curriculum, and socio-demographics.

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Assessment Type:

Questionnaire

Scale:

Multiple choice, Likert scale, short written response, individual self-assessment

Publication Date:

Nov 22, 2017

Respondent:

14-18-year-olds

Domain(s) Evaluated:

Engagement, Attitude / Behavior, Content / Knowledge

Sample items:

How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about computer science? (1- Strongly Disagree, 2- Disagree, 3-Disagree Somewhat, 4- Agree somewhat, 5- Agree, 6- Strongly Agree)

1. Learning computer science can help students learn how to consider alternative approaches to their work

2. Learning computer science can help students learn how to analyze (organize, process, manipulate, evaluate) data

Reliability:

0.75-0.94

Validity:

Frequency:

Rarely

Administration time:

15-45 minutes

Requires a Computer:

No

Requires Internet Access:

No

Primary reference:

Century, J., Cassata, A., Rudnick, M., & Freeman, C. (2012). Measuring Enactment of Innovations and the Factors that Affect Implementation and Sustainability: Moving Toward Common Language and Shared Conceptual Understanding. Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 39(4), 343-361.

Comments:

STEM Criteria

Science

No

Technology

Yes

Engineering

No

Math

No
Contact

Sarah Wille
Outlier Research & Evaluation @ UChicago STEM Ed
University of Chicago
swille@uchicago.edu