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Construction and Validation of a Creative Teaching Competence Scale for EFL Teachers
College of Teacher Education, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
Shanwei School of the Affiliated High School of SCNU, Shanwei, China
College of Teacher Education, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
- 1 College of Teacher Education, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
- 2 Shanwei School of the Affiliated High School of SCNU, Shanwei, China
- 3 College of Teacher Education, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
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Abstract
This paper aims to develop and validate a Creative Teaching Competence (CTC) scale for Chinese high school EFL teachers. The study uses expert review, pilot testing, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, and subgroup comparisons to propose a three-factor structure consisting of Knowledge, Ability, and Beliefs/Affect. The main findings indicate a moderate overall CTC level, relatively stronger Beliefs/Affect than Knowledge, and significant urban-rural differences.
KeywordsCreative Teaching CompetenceEFL TeachersScale DevelopmentTeacher AgencyHigh-Stakes TestingEducational Ecology
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