Digital Competencies Scale For Teachers : A Validity And Reliability Study

Abstract

The aim of this study is to develop a valid and reliable scale that can be used to assess teachers' digital competencies. The research employed a survey design, one of the quantitative research methods. The sample of the study consisted of 463 teachers from various disciplines working in Kayseri during the 2023-2024 academic year. Initially, a review of the literature was conducted, and a draft scale with 52 items in a five-point Likert format was created from a pool of 65 items. To ensure content validity, expert opinions were sought, and necessary adjustments were made based on the feedback. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to establish the construct validity of the scale. As a result of the exploratory factor analysis, a six-factor, 32-item structure was identified, consisting of the following factors: "Empowering Students", " Developing Students' Digital Competence ", " Managing the Teaching-Learning Process", " Using Digital Resources", " Ensuring Professional Engagement" and " Ability to Evaluate and Assess" The confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the results of the exploratory factor analysis. To assess the reliability of the scores obtained from the scale, Cronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficients were calculated for both the overall scale and its sub-factors. Based on the analyses, the researchers determined that the scale is valid and reliable and recommended its use for assessing teachers' digital competencies.