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Title: Developing a Culturally Relevant Instructional Approach Self-efficacy Scale
An online professional development program for STEM was designed to support faculty in acquiring knowledge and skill for implementing culturally relevant instructional approaches in STEM courses. Following Bandura’s theory of self-efficacy an instrument was developed to assess faculty members skills, knowledge, and belief statements about culturally relevant instructional approaches. In this paper, the development of the new instrument titled Culturally Relevant Instructional Approach: Self-Efficacy Scale (CRIA: SE) is described. Items from the instrument are provided.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1953606
PAR ID:
10417013
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Editor(s):
Langran, E.; Christensen P; Sanson, J.
Date Published:
Journal Name:
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference
Page Range / eLocation ID:
2552-2556
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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