Preservice teachers’ accuracy in measuring child engagement using a digitised momentary time sampling measure

Engagement has been identified as an important predictor of student outcomes; therefore, teachers’ ability to accurately and objectively measure student engagement is essential and can assist teachers to make instructional decisions based on data rather than perception.

Citation:
Kishida Y, Main S, Carter M, Kemp C, Campbell A. Preservice teachers’ accuracy in measuring child engagement using a digitised momentary time sampling measure. Learn Motiv. 2022;80

Keywords:
Data-informed practice; Engagement; Inclusive and special education; Measurement; Observation; Preservice teacher education

Abstract:
Engagement has been identified as an important predictor of student outcomes; therefore, teachers’ ability to accurately and objectively measure student engagement is essential and can assist teachers to make instructional decisions based on data rather than perception.