英文摘要 |
Learning engagement is a crucial factor in successful English learning. The concept has attracted increasing attention from educators as representing a solution to low motivation and achievement. An overview of the literature found that none of previous studies focus on students at technology universities. Therefore, to construct a scale to investigate technology university students’ English learning engagement is necessary. The scale in this study was developed by the following procedures. First, the researchers developed the scale based on the components proposed by Fredricks, Blumenfeld and Paris (2004) and other scales. Then experts in this field helped to review the contents. After the pilot studies, the reliability and validity were analyzed. As a result, “The Scale of Technology University Students’ English Learning Engagement” was developed and consists of 17 items in three categories-behavioral, emotional, and cognitive. This scale, which was found to have good reliability and validity, will be a useful tool for future studies to enhance teachers’ awareness of learning engagement and their teaching efficacy. |