The Computational Thinking Self-Efficacy (CompTSE) Scale Validation

• In Event: Moscone Center North Roundtable Session 8
  In Roundtable Session: Computer Science and Computational Thinking Self-Efficacy

Abstract

With the increase in computer science and computational thinking opportunities for students in formal and informal environments, it is essential that teachers and researchers understand how students perceive their computational thinking abilities. Using self-efficacy as a measure of students’ belief that they can accomplish computational thinking tasks, the Computational Thinking Self-Efficacy (CompTSE) scale provides insight into how students feel about their abilities in computational thinking and can be used to better understand how exposure to computational thinking interventions affects their perceptions. In this paper, we present the CompTSE scale, how it was developed, and preliminary validation of the first version of the instrument. Specifically, we look at the internal consistency reliability, construct validity, and content validity of the measure.

Authors

• Merijke Coenraad, University of Maryland - College Park

• Diane Jass Ketelhut, University of Maryland - College Park

• Jacqueline Leonard, MERAssociates, LLC

• Will J. Jordan, Temple University