Domain specifications and content representativeness of the revised Value Orientation Inventory

Area of Science:

• Physical Education
• Curriculum Studies
• Educational Psychology

Background:

• Teacher value orientations influence curricular decisions.
• Previous research indicated inconsistencies with the original Value Orientation Inventory (VOI) in physical education settings.
• Discrepancies were noted between VOI findings, classroom environments, and teacher self-reported goals.

Purpose of the Study:

• To revise the Value Orientation Inventory (VOI) for improved accuracy and relevance.
• To refine the theoretical framework of value orientations in physical education.
• To develop and validate new items reflecting current research and practice.

Main Methods:

• Conducted comprehensive literature and research reviews to refine theoretical domains.
• Developed new items (K=150) based on review findings.
• Assessed content representativeness of new items through ratings from university and public school teachers (N=298).

Main Results:

• Four original orientations were supported: disciplinary mastery, learning process, self-actualization, and ecological integration.
• The social reconstruction orientation was not supported by school-based research.
• A social responsibility orientation emerged as more consistent with findings, with its items demonstrating domain representativeness in the revised inventory.

Conclusions:

• The revised VOI provides a more accurate measure of physical educators' value orientations.
• The inclusion of a social responsibility orientation better captures contemporary pedagogical values.
• The revision process ensures the inventory's content validity and relevance for research and practice.