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Adaptation Study into Turkish of the Flexibility Scale in Open and Distance Learning

Açık ve Uzaktan Öğrenmede Esneklik Ölçeğini Türkçe’ye Uyarlama Çalışması

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366–385
Publication Date
2020-07-31
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In conclusion, the study provides a valid and reliable Turkish version of perceived flexibility scale in open and distance learning.

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Objective & Hypothesis: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.
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Key Findings & Data: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.
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⚙️Variables:açık ve uzaktan öğrenme · esneklik · psikometrik özellikler

Abstract

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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Bu araştırmanın amacı, “Açık ve Uzaktan Öğrenmede Esneklik” ölçeğini Türkçe’ye uyarlamak ve ilgili ölçeğin maddeleri ile ölçek genelinin psikometrik özelliklerini sınamaktır. Bergamin, Ziska ve Groner (2009) tarafından geliştirilen ve Bergamin Ziska, Werlen ve Siegenthaler (2012) tarafından revize edilen özgün ölçek, açık ve uzaktan öğrenme bağlamında öğrencilerin öğrenme ortamına ilişkin algılanan esneklik düzeylerini ölçmeyi hedeflemektedir. Araştırmanın iki farklı katılımcı grubu vardır. Ölçeğin faktör yapısının Türkiye örneklemi için nasıl örüntüleneceğini incelemek için 91 açık ve uzaktan eğitim öğrencisiyle açımlayıcı faktör analizi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ortaya çıkan üç faktörlü ölçme modellerini sınamak ve hiyerarşik yapıyı incelemek için 141 açık ve uzaktan eğitim öğrencisinden veri toplanarak birinci ve ikinci düzey doğrulayıcı faktör analizleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Yapı geçerliği için yakınsak geçerlik ve ayırt edici geçerlik teknikleri işe koşulmuştur. Elde edilen bulgular, ortaya çıkan ilişkili üç faktörlü modelin geçerliğinin ve güvenirliğinin sağlandığını kanıtlamaktadır. Bununla birlikte ilgili modelin, Avrupa örnekleminden toplanan verilerle geliştirilen özgün ölçeğin madde-yapı örüntüsüne benzer sonuçları işaret ettiği belirlenmiştir. Toplam dokuz madde ve üç faktörden oluşan ölçeğin, güvenilir ve geçerli bir ölçme aracı olarak, Türkiye’de öğrencilerin açık ve uzaktan öğrenme ortamlarına ilişkin algılanan esneklik düzeylerini ölçmek amacıyla kullanılabileceği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.

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KOKOÇ, M. (2020). Adaptation Study into Turkish of the Flexibility Scale in Open and Distance Learning. Eğitim Teknolojisi Kuram ve Uygulama, Cilt: 10 - Sayı: 2, 366–385. https://ajindex.com/articles/67826

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