Student Perceptions in Measuring Teaching Behavior Across Six Countries: A Multi-Group Confirmatory Factor Analysis...

Area of Science:

• Educational Psychology
• Cross-Cultural Psychology
• Measurement Invariance

Background:

• Understanding student perceptions of teaching behavior is crucial for educational effectiveness.
• Cultural contexts can significantly influence how teaching behaviors are perceived and evaluated.
• Previous research has not comprehensively examined measurement invariance of teaching behavior across diverse cultural settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the measurement invariance of student-perceived teaching behavior across six distinct cultural contexts.
• To compare perceived teaching behavior among these countries using a standardized student measure.
• To identify cross-cultural similarities and differences in teaching effectiveness as perceived by students.

Main Methods:

• Employed multi-group confirmatory factor analysis (MGCFA) to test for measurement invariance.
• Utilized a uniform student measure to assess teaching behavior across Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, South Africa, South Korea, and Indonesia.
• Statistical analysis focused on comparing factor loadings and means across cultural groups.

Main Results:

• Measurement invariance of perceived teaching behavior was established across the six cultural contexts, indicating the measure functions consistently.
• Significant differences in perceived teaching behavior were observed, with South Korea showing the highest scores and Indonesia the lowest.
• The study identified specific cultural variations in the perception of teaching quality.

Conclusions:

• The findings support the use of a uniform measure for assessing teaching behavior across diverse cultural settings.
• Cross-cultural differences in perceived teaching behavior highlight the importance of cultural context in educational practices.
• This research offers valuable insights for international educators and policymakers aiming to enhance teaching quality globally.