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The psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Teachers’ Attitudes towards Differentiated Instructional Scale

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: According to literature, teachers' attitudes are a strong predictor of their differentiated instructional practice. However, empirical research exploring teachers' attitudes, specifically towards the practice of DI, is still quite limited. Currently, there is only one instrument available that assesses teachers' attitudes towards DI, that is the Teachers' Attitudes towards Differentiated Instructional Scale (TAT-DIS), which has not been explored within any Arabian country. With this background, this study examines the psychometric characteristics of the Arabic version of the tool. A total 221 teachers in two Arabic countries, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, participated in the study. Results of the confirmatory analysis confirmed the hypothesized two-factor structure and internal consistencies of the subscales were good. Limitations and implications of the study are further discussed.

Source: Frontiers in Psychology

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1425152

Authors: G. H. Alnahdi, Marcela Pozas, Mona F. Sulaimani, V. Letzel-Alt

Institutions: Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, University of Luxembourg, University of Monterrey, King Abdulaziz University, Leuphana University of Lüneburg

Language: English

Topic: Psychometric Methodologies and Testing

Subfield: Management Science and Operations Research

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801