Psychometric analysis of a scale for assessing specific competences in tutoring and educational guidance / Análisis psicométrico de una escala para evaluar las competencias específicas en tutoría y orientación educativa

Abstract

Abstract The aim of this study is to validate an instrument for assessing self-perceived tutoring and educational guidance competences in students on the Master’s in Teaching. A historical review of secondary school teacher training shows the need to provide evidence of students’ competence levels. In view of this, a scale has been designed based on the specific competences they ought to acquire. A total of 336 students from the University of Salamanca and Oviedo participated in the study. An exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis of the results of the psychometric test show the good fit of the model globally (RMR = .075; GFI = .969) and incrementally (AGFI = .964; NFI = .960; RFI = .957), thus confirming the validity and reliability of the instrument. Finally, the study concludes by emphasizing the need to study real and self-perceived competence levels in specific areas, and to design suitable instruments to measure these levels.