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Faculty Online Teaching Effectiveness Scale (FOTES): Instrument development and content validation
Yea-Jyh Chen1, Yvonne M Smith2, Andrea Warner Stidham3
1College of Health and Human Services School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, United States.
Evaluation and Program Planning
|August 13, 2024
Summary
Researchers developed the Faculty Online Teaching Effectiveness Scale (FOTES) to measure online teaching effectiveness from student and faculty viewpoints. This validated instrument aids faculty in self-assessment and improves online learning quality.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Higher Education Pedagogy
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Online teaching effectiveness lacks clear conceptual definition and validated measurement tools.
- The impact of online course delivery on teaching effectiveness requires further investigation.
- Existing measures do not adequately capture the multifaceted nature of online teaching effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and psychometrically test the Faculty Online Teaching Effectiveness Scale (FOTES).
- To incorporate both student and faculty perspectives in assessing online teaching.
- To provide a reliable and valid instrument for evaluating online teaching effectiveness.
Main Methods:
- An exploratory sequential mixed methods design was used across three phases.
- Instrument development involved defining seven domains: teaching philosophy, self-efficacy, relationships, course content, learning activities, teaching practices, and satisfaction.
- Psychometric testing included expert appraisals and preliminary validation.
Main Results:
- The 50-item FOTES demonstrated good-excellent psychometric properties in initial testing.
- All scale domains were significantly correlated, with the exception of teaching philosophy.
- Preliminary results support the FOTES as a valid and reliable measure for online teaching effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- The FOTES is a newly developed, psychometrically sound instrument for evaluating online teaching effectiveness.
- The scale has the potential to enhance faculty self-evaluation and professional development in online education.
- The FOTES can contribute to improved outcome evaluation and strengthened teaching and learning processes in higher education.
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