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Domains of teacher identity

A review of quantitative measurement instruments

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ID23326291
AuthorsFadie Hanna (0000-0001-5405-7588, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, corresponding author), Ron Oostdam (0000-0003-4701-0153, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences), Sabine E Severien (0000-0003-2207-3238, Erasmus University Rotterdam), Sabine E Severiens, Bonne J H Zijlstra (0000-0001-9924-4387, University of Amsterdam)
Year2019
Volume27
Pages15-27
Publication date2019-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEducational Research Review (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1747-938X • E-ISSN: 1878-0385
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.edurev.2019.01.003
OpenAlexW2914293993
LanguageEN
Citations received57
References cited69

This study provides an overview of components of teacher identity that are found in quantitative measurement instruments; and reports on the psychometric quality of these measurement instruments. Our search included studies that assessed components of teacher identity published in English-written, peer-reviewed articles between 2000 and 2018. We analyzed a total of 59 components in 20 studies. After we categorized the components on the basis of a substantive analysis, six main domains of teacher identity became apparent: Self-image, Motivation, Commitment, Self-efficacy, Task perception, and Job satisfaction. Whereas the overall psychometric properties of the measurement instruments used in the different studies were acceptable to good, our systematic overview revealed several conceptual and methodological issues that need to be resolved. The results may contribute to the further operationalization of the complex construct of teacher identity.

Construct (python library) · Developmental psychology · Identity (music) · Mathematics education · Operationalization · Perception · Psychometrics · Quality (philosophy) · Self-concept · Task (project management) · Applied Psychology · Computer Science · Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports · Psychology · Social Psychology · Teacher Education and Leadership Studies · Teacher Professional Development and Motivation

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