Development and validation of a competence measurement scale for digital experiential learning in child sexual abuse prevention education for student teachers
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22165481 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Loan Thi Bui (Hung Vuong University of Ho Chi Minh City), Loan Thi Tran (Hanoi Pedagogical University 2), Nguyen Thi Lan Ngan (0000-0001-9318-3632, Institute for Women's Policy Research), Ngan Thi Lan Nguyen (Women's Studies Institute, Vietnam Women's Academy), Huong Thi Thu Lai (Hanoi Pedagogical University 2) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Publication date | 2026-05-15 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2504-284X • E-ISSN: 2504-284X |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/feduc.2026.1818917 |
| OpenAlex | W7161309407 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 55 |
Introduction This study aims to develop and validate a measurement scale for student teachers' competence in designing and implementing digital experiential learning activities on child abuse prevention education. Methods Data were collected from 1,379 preservice teachers (from first- to fourth-year students) across four teacher education institutions in Vietnam between October and November 2025. Of these, 879 valid responses were used for statistical analyses using SPSS 26.0 and AMOS 24.0, including Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA, n = 440) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA, n = 439). Results The results confirmed a hierarchical model comprising one overarching competence and eight sub-competence domains: (1) Defining learning objectives and content; (2) Scenario design; (3) Developing digital learning materials; (4) Ensuring digital safety and ethics; (5) Preparing digital classrooms; (6) Managing and facilitating activities; (7) Organizing experience -reflection -application; and (8) Conducting assessment and feedback cycle. The measurement model comprised 47 observed variables, including 38 items representing eight competence domains and 9 indicators measuring the overarching competence, demonstrating high reliability, discriminant validity, and strong construct coherence. Discussion Findings provide empirical evidence supporting the application of this scale in enhancing digital pedagogical competence among preservice teachers in Vietnam's educational digital transformation context
Child sexual abuse · Confirmatory factor analysis · Construct validity · Experiential learning · Exploratory factor analysis · Sexual abuse · Child Development and Digital Technology · Digital literacy in education · E-Learning and COVID-19
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| Highly cited | No |