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Exploratory factor analysis-instrument for self-assessment of computation thinking skills and collaboration skills

International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education
Journal · Vol. 13 · Issue 2 · pp. 1045-1060
Abstract

This study focuses on developing and validating instruments to assess the computational thinking skills (CTS) and collaboration skills (CS) of undergraduate students in Indonesia. Employing a quantitative research approach with the exploratory factor analysis (EFA) technique, the research process unfolded in three validation steps. First, face validity was established through expert judgment. Second, discriminant validity was examined using product-moment correlations and Cronbach’s alpha. Finally, EFA were employed to assess the factorial structure. The instrument development process followed five phases: drafting the instrument, face validity assessment by experts, data collection involving 242 undergraduate students as samples, discriminant validity analysis (product moment and Cronbach’s alpha), and EFA analysis to group items and construct dimensions. This study identified six dimensions for CTS (algorithmic thinking, cooperative thinking, problem reformulation, creativity, critical thinking, and systematic testing) and three dimensions for CS (knowledge sharing, planning, and responsibility). These findings support validating the CTS and CS self-assessment scale, making it a valuable tool for evaluating undergraduate student learning and researching computational thinking and CS in Indonesia. Researchers and educators are encouraged to utilize the CTS and CS instrument for self-assessment purposes and further exploration of these competencies among undergraduate students. © 2024, Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science. All rights reserved.

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Exploratory factor analysis Collaboration Skills Computational thinking skills Administration Instrument rating Students of office

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Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Department of Management, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, East Java, Indonesia
Funding & Acknowledgements
Universitas Sebelas Maret, UNS
Grant: 00180561043452022
The authors would like to express our gratitude to the Universitas Sebelas Maret as the main sponsor of this research. This research is included in the fundamental research scheme with contract number 00180561043452022.
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