Development of an instrument to assess cognitive processes in physical education classes.
Using the mediating process paradigm (Doyle, 1977) as a framework, the need to develop reliable and valid instruments for assessing cognitive processes is apparent, and that was the purpose of this study. Participants (N = 819) completed the Cognitive Processes Questionnaire in Physical Education (CPQPE), as well as three other instruments addressing dispositional goal orientation, perception of motivational climate, and beliefs about causes of success in physical education. The five-factor structure that emerged in an exploratory factor analysis produced an acceptable fit with the data in the confirmatory factor analysis. The subscales of the CPQPE were related to a task-involved goal perspective and the belief that success is attributed to motivation and effort. The results indicate the CPQPE is a valid and reliable instrument that can provide valuable information about the teaching and learning process.
Solmon
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Department of Kinesiology, University of Maryland, USA. ms344@umail.umd.edu
Lee
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AM
D000124:Achievement; D000293:Adolescent; D001288:Attention; D001290:Attitude; D002648:Child; D003071:Cognition / Q000502:physiology; D019336:Cognitive Science / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning / Q000502:physiology; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D009048:Motor Skills; D010806:Physical Education and Training; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012649:Self Concept; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013663:Teaching; D014937:Work