Validating the Instruments to Measure ESL/EFL Learners' Self-Efficacy Beliefs and Self-Regulated Learning Strategies

• In Event: 69.057 - Roundtable Session 32
  In Roundtable Session: 69.057-14 - Exploring Strategic L2 Development

Abstract

This study provides evidence for the reliability and validity of two instruments to assess the English language learners’ self-efficacy beliefs and their use of self-regulated learning strategies, respectively, in a sample of 265 high school students in China. The results provided evidence for both internal and external aspects of the construct validity for the two instruments. The findings suggest highly efficacious students are expected to do well in the final exam. Differences were also reported for the frequency of the use of self-regulated learning strategies. The participants used some strategies most frequently (e.g. reviewing English textbooks and taking notes in English classes) and other strategies the least (e.g. sending emails to friends in English and listening to English radio programs).

Authors

• Chuang Wang, University of North Carolina - Charlotte

• Barry Bai, The Chinese University of Hong Kong