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Measuring integrity and fidelity of program implementation: Validating an instrument designed for school renewal
Xin Ma1, Jianping Shen2, Patricia Reeves2
1Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology, University of Kentucky, USA.
Evaluation and Program Planning
|June 28, 2023
Summary
This study developed and validated the High Integrity and Fidelity Implementation for School Renewal instrument. The validated instrument accurately measures program implementation integrity and fidelity during school renewal initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Educational Leadership
- Psychometrics
- Program Evaluation
Background:
- Assessing program implementation integrity and fidelity is crucial for effective school renewal.
- Existing instruments may not adequately capture the nuances of principal-led school renewal.
- A validated instrument is needed to measure the successful execution of school renewal programs.
Approach:
- Developed the High Integrity and Fidelity Implementation for School Renewal instrument based on a comprehensive literature review.
- Collected data from 1097 teachers to assess the instrument's validity and reliability.
- Employed confirmatory factor analysis to determine the optimal factorial structure.
Key Points:
- A four-factor structure was identified as the best fit for the instrument's data.
- The instrument demonstrated strong convergent validity when correlated with a similar, established measure.
- Reliability analysis using McDonald's Omega confirmed the instrument's strong internal consistency.
Conclusions:
- The High Integrity and Fidelity Implementation for School Renewal instrument is a psychometrically sound tool.
- This instrument can reliably measure implementation integrity and fidelity in school renewal contexts.
- The validated instrument supports evidence-based practices in educational leadership and program evaluation.
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