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Table 8 Results from the CFA related to frequency of in-class experiences

From: Development of the student course cognitive engagement instrument (SCCEI) for college engineering courses

Instrument item

Standardized factor loading

Construct reliability

Average variance explained

Factor 1: Interactivity with peers

 

0.770

0.455

 

I defend my approach to others when discussing course content.

0.672

  
 

I discuss my position with others regarding the course content.

0.666

  
 

I justify my perspective to others when discussing course content.

0.693

  
 

I explain concepts to others when discussing course content.

0.668

  

Factor 2: Constructive notetaking

 

0.794

0.562

 

My course notes include additional content to what the teacher provided.

0.738

  
 

I add my own notes to the notes provided by the teacher.

0.738

  
 

I add my own content to the course notes.

0.772

  

Factor 3: Active processing

 

0.772

0.459

 

I think about previous concepts covered in the course.

0.707

  
 

I connect current concepts with previous course content.

0.689

  
 

I apply current solution steps with previous course content.

0.617

  
 

I consider how multiple ideas or concepts relate.

0.692

  

Factor 4: Active notetaking

 

0.681

0.421

 

I take verbatim notes (meaning word for word directly from the board/PowerPoint slide/doc camera etc.)

0.752

  
 

I copy solution steps verbatim (meaning word for word directly from the board/PowerPoint slide/doc camera etc.)

0.644

  
 

I only copy the notes the teacher writes down.

0.531

  

Factor 5: Passive processing

 

0.861

0.610

 

I listen when my teacher or whomever is speaking.

0.884

  
 

I pay attention to my teacher or whomever is speaking.

0.767

  
 

I follow along with my teacher or whomever is speaking when they discuss examples.

0.798

  
 

I follow along with the activities that take place during the course.

0.657

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