Eğitim Teknolojisi Kuram ve Uygulama

Yazarlar: Mehmet KOKOÇ

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DOI:10.17943/etku.643358

Anahtar Kelimeler:Opand distance learning,Flexibility,Psychometric properties

Özet: The aim of the study is to adapt the perceived flexibility scale for Turkish open and distance learners and to evaluate psychometric properties of the perceived flexibility scale. The original scale which was developed by Bergamin, Ziska and Groner (2009) and revised by Bergamin Ziska, Werlen and Siegenthaler (2012), measures students' level of perceived flexibility in the context of open and distance learning. The study used two different samples of distance learners located in the Turkey. To examine how the factorial structure of the scale patterns for Turkey sample, exploratory factor analysis was performed using data derived from 91 open and distance education students. The second sample of 141 open and distance students was used for first-order and second-order confirmatory factor analysis to assess the hierarchical structure and examine 3-factor alternative measurement models which were yielded after exploratory factor analysis. Convergent and discriminant validities were employed to ensure construct validity. Findings showed that a three-factor inter-correlated model of perceived flexibility provided the best fit for the data. The model is consistent with the factor structure of the original scale which was developed based on data from European distance learners. In conclusion, the study provides a valid and reliable Turkish version of perceived flexibility scale in open and distance learning. The Turkish version of the perceived flexibility scale consisting of nine items and three factors can be useful to measure perceived flexibility of learners in open and distance learning as a validated and reliable scale.

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