Psychometric Properties of an Instrument Measuring Teachers’ Competency in Conducting Storytelling
Abstract
This study investigates the psychometric properties of an instrument designed to assess the competency levels of preschool teachers in Malaysia in conducting storytelling. A sample of 90 preschool teachers participated in the study. The Rasch measurement model was employed to evaluate the reliability and validity of the instrument, focusing on respondent and item reliability indices, item polarity, and item fitness. The results indicated a high respondent reliability index of 0.94 and a separation index of 3.86. The item reliability was also satisfactory, with an index of 0.81 and a separation index of 2.03. All items demonstrated positive PTMEA CORR values, confirming appropriate item polarity. However, the item fitness analysis revealed that five items were misfit and required revision, while 19 items were deemed acceptable. These findings suggest that the instrument is generally reliable and valid for assessing teachers' competency in storytelling, though some items need refinement. The study highlights the importance of continuous evaluation and improvement of assessment tools to ensure accurate measurement of educational competencies.
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24 September 2026
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978-1-80296-134-8
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European Publisher
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135
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1st Edition
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Accounting and Finance, Business and Management, Communication, Law and Governance
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Nordin, N., Fui Senn, J. L., & Abdul Rashid, M. H. (2026). Psychometric Properties of an Instrument Measuring Teachers’ Competency in Conducting Storytelling. In Y. Naoyuki, A. Peng Hwa, & J. Matthes (Eds.), Innovating Together: The Convergence of Management, Communication, and The Digital Transformation, vol 135. European Proceedings of Social and Behavioural Sciences (pp. 1153-1164). European Publisher. https://doi.org/10.15405/epsbs.2026.09.77