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Samaddar R, Sikdar D P. (2024). Development and Validation of Activity Based Learning Scale among Teachers. IJER. 3(4), 51-64. doi:10.22034/3.4.51
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1- Department of Education, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, India
2- Department of Education, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, India ,dpsedn@klyuniv.ac.in
2- Department of Education, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, India ,
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Objective: Activity Based Learning (ABL) is a method where students continuously engage in tasks and think about them, helping them understand the teacher's desired outcomes. Classroom management is crucial for creating a conducive learning environment, allowing teachers to control the learning style and direction, preventing disruptions and discomfort. The study aimed to develop an Activity-based learning (ABL) tool related classroom management for teachers in West Bengal, India. It also aimed to determine their views on classroom management scale.
Methods: The study used convenience sampling from larger populations to estimate the number of teachers in various cities. The study involved 100 teachers who were given a self-administered version of a 28-item Activity-based learning (ABL) scale.
Results: After item analysis, the scale had 25 items remaining, covering six broad dimensions: Time Management, Content Complete, Student Interest, Class Control, Child Psychology, Preparation. Secondly The data analysis process included 306 teachers' responses in a second data set for Cronbach alpha. A high degree of statistically significant correlation was found in the scale's final iteration, with Cronbach alpha values of 0.724.
Conclusions: The comprehensive analysis revealed that the Activity-Based Learning (ABL) instrument serves as an effective tool for evaluating classroom management among teachers in the West Bengal region of India.
Methods: The study used convenience sampling from larger populations to estimate the number of teachers in various cities. The study involved 100 teachers who were given a self-administered version of a 28-item Activity-based learning (ABL) scale.
Results: After item analysis, the scale had 25 items remaining, covering six broad dimensions: Time Management, Content Complete, Student Interest, Class Control, Child Psychology, Preparation. Secondly The data analysis process included 306 teachers' responses in a second data set for Cronbach alpha. A high degree of statistically significant correlation was found in the scale's final iteration, with Cronbach alpha values of 0.724.
Conclusions: The comprehensive analysis revealed that the Activity-Based Learning (ABL) instrument serves as an effective tool for evaluating classroom management among teachers in the West Bengal region of India.
Type of Study: Original |
Subject:
Educational Studies
Received: 2024/08/23 | Accepted: 2024/11/4 | Published: 2024/12/1
Received: 2024/08/23 | Accepted: 2024/11/4 | Published: 2024/12/1
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