Development and Validation of the Self-Motivation Scale for B.Ed. Students
Author : Selvendiran S and Dr. K Saileela
Abstract :
Self-motivation is a key factor influencing academic achievement and professional development among prospective teachers. The present study aimed to develop and validate a Self-Motivation Scale for B.Ed. students. Initially, 40 statements were prepared for the pilot study based on an extensive review of related literature and expert suggestions. The scale was administered to a sample of B.Ed. students. Item analysis was conducted using the upper 27% and lower 27% group method. Based on the t-values obtained, 30 items were selected for the final form of the scale. The reliability coefficient of the scale was found to be 0.86, indicating high internal consistency. The results confirm that the Self-Motivation Scale is a reliable and valid tool for measuring self-motivation among B.Ed. students.
Keywords :
Self-Motivation, Teacher Education, Scale Development, Item Analysis, Reliability, Validity.
