The Learning Behaviors Scale: National standardization in Trinidad and Tobago. Issue 1 (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chao, Jessica L.; McDermott, Paul A.; Watkins, Marley W.; Drogalis, Anna Rhoad; Worrell, Frank C.; Hall, Tracey E.
• Is Part Of: International journal of school & educational psychology. Volume 6:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 35
• Page End: 49
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: learning behaviors -- item response theory -- Trinidad and Tobago; Educational psychology -- Periodicals; Educational psychology; Periodicals; 370.15
• DOI: 10.1080/21683603.2016.1261055
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2168-3611

Abstract

Abstract : This study reports on the national standardization and validation of the Learning Behaviors Scale (LBS) for use in Trinidad and Tobago. The LBS is a teacher rating scale centering on observable behaviors relevant to identifying childhood approaches to classroom learning. Teachers observed a stratified sample of 900 students across the islands' schools nationwide. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses yielded two reliable dimensions: Competence Motivation and Strategy/Flexibility. Scales were developed using IRT and Bayesian scoring methods and scores were used in HLM models to investigate variance accounted for in measures of academic achievement and psychopathology.