Development of the science teaching anxiety scale for preservice elementary teachers

A Rasch analysis

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ID21392626
AutoresElena Novak (0000-0003-0873-2081, School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies Kent State University Kent Ohio USA, autor de correspondencia), Ilker Soytürk (0000-0001-7968-6655, Directorate General for Measurement Assessment and Examination Services, Ministry of National Education Ankara Turkey), Shannon L Navy (0000-0002-6930-3267, School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies Kent State University Kent Ohio USA)
Año2022
Volumen106
Número3
Páginas739-764
Fecha de publicación2022-05-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaScience Education (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0036-8326 • E-ISSN: 1098-237X
EditorialWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/sce.21707
OpenAlexW4212872781
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas4
Referencias citadas86

Science teaching anxiety is negative emotion that inhibits a teacher's ability to start, proceed, or finish a science teaching task. Despite its detrimental effects on teachers' science teaching quality and practices, there is limited research on science teaching anxiety. To advance research in this area, there is a need for a psychometrically sound instrument assessing teachers' science teaching anxiety. This study presents the development and psychometric properties of the Science Teaching Anxiety Scale (STAS) in preservice elementary teachers ( N = 191) using a Rasch analysis. In addition, it examines the relationships among science teaching anxiety, science interest, and science teaching efficacy (self‐efficacy and outcome expectancy). Results indicated that the STAS has promising validity and reliability for use in future research. Moreover, science teaching anxiety and science interest were significant predictors of teaching self‐efficacy in preservice elementary teachers. Implications for researchers, teacher educators, and individuals who work with new teachers are discussed

Anxiety · Developmental psychology · Expectancy theory · Mathematics education · Rasch model · Scale (ratio) · Science education · Teaching method · Education, Achievement, and Giftedness · Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports · Psychology · Social Psychology · Youth Development and Social Support