Construct validity of a questionnaire for measuring student engagement in problem-based learning tutorials

• DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04820-1
• Publication Date: 2023-11-07T21:43:08Z
• Authors: Salah Eldin Kassab; Amany El-Baz; Nahla Hassan; Hossam Hamdy; Silvia Mamede; Henk G. Schmidt
• Keywords: Student Engagement

Abstract Background Student engagement is student investment of time and energy in academic non-academic experiences that include learning, teaching, research, governance, community activities. Although previous studies provided some evidence measuring PBL tutorials, there are no existing quantitative which cognitive, behavioral, emotional students tutorials measured. Therefore, this study aims to develop examine the construct validity a questionnaire for tutorials. Methods A 15-item was developed guided by previously published conceptual framework engagement. Focus group discussion ( n = 12) with medical education experts then conducted piloted students. The distributed year 2 3 176) problem-based tutorial groups at end an integrated course, where main strategy learning. internal structure tested confirmatory factor analysis using structural equation modeling assuming five different models. Predictive studied examining correlations between students’ achievement. Results Confirmatory indicates good fit measurement model 11-item composed three-factor structure: behavioral (3 items), (4 cognitive items). Models three latent factors were considered semi-independent best fit. reliabilities 0.82, 0.76, respectively. We failed however find significant relationships achievement Conclusions found strong support questionnaire. Further required test instrument other educational settings. predictive another area needing further scrutiny.