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Publication date: 29 March 2024

Yalalem Assefa, Bekalu Tadesse Moges and Shouket Ahmad Tilwani

Given the importance of teacher leadership in influencing, motivating and inspiring student learning engagement and associated learning outcomes, a robust instrument to assess…

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Purpose

Given the importance of teacher leadership in influencing, motivating and inspiring student learning engagement and associated learning outcomes, a robust instrument to assess this construct is critical. Although there are some teacher leadership instruments available in existing literature, efforts to adapt robust psychometric instruments to measure teachers' leadership practices in Ethiopian higher education institutions have been limited. Therefore, this study attempted to address this gap by adapting the Teacher Leadership Scale (TLS) based on the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ-5X) and validating its psychometric properties for use in higher education settings.

Design/methodology/approach

Using a cross-sectional design, the study involved 409 undergraduate university students who were randomly selected from public universities. Factor analytic methodologies, including exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), were used to analyze the data collected.

Findings

The result confirmed a set of 36 items arranged in nine factors, which have a theoretically supported factor structure, excellent model fit and robust evidence for validity, and reliability and measurement invariance. These results demonstrate that the scale is a strong psychometric tool for measuring the leadership profile and practice of higher education teachers.

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It can be concluded that the TLS can assist stakeholders in several ways. Researchers can benefit from the scale to measure teachers' leadership practices and predict their influence on student learning outcomes. In addition, the scale can help practitioners and policymakers collect relevant data to rethink teacher professional development initiatives, leadership training programs and other practices aimed at improving teacher leadership effectiveness.

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Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, vol. 17 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2050-7003

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Publication date: 11 December 2024

Yalalem Assefa, Melaku Mengistu Gebremeskel, Bekalu Tadesse Moges, Shouket Ahmad Tilwani and Yibeltal Aemiro Azmera

In today’s educational landscape, technology has become an undeniable force in shaping pedagogical approaches and even the definition of learning itself. But this path contains…

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Purpose

In today’s educational landscape, technology has become an undeniable force in shaping pedagogical approaches and even the definition of learning itself. But this path contains many obstacles. Within the higher education ecosystem, the digital divide – the disparity in access and use of technology – is proving to be a significant barrier for educational institutions, particularly in developing countries. Hence, the current study attempts to understand the digital divide and its associated consequence on educational in(equity) in higher education, particularly within the context of developing countries.

Design/methodology/approach

Using a systematic review methodological approach, this study illuminates the complex dimensions of the digital divide and its associated educational impact in higher education based on the social justice theoretical perspective.

Findings

Key findings of the study show that the affordability of digital devices, infrastructure limitations and limited digital literacy are the main drivers of the digital divide. It has also been understood that the digital gap impairs teachers’ pedagogical approaches; thereby, this has a detrimental consequence on students’ learning engagement and academic achievement. More severely, the digital divide exacerbates existing educational disparities disproportionately, impacting students particularly from marginalized communities that already face automated inequality.

Originality/value

The study makes some encouraging recommendations for interventions to close the digital divide and reduce its effects on education. These include the implementing of initiatives that minimize access to and use of digital gaps; establishing long-term infrastructure investments to address connectivity issues; and creating adaptable support systems to deal with technical issues. By applying these and related approaches, higher education can bridge the digital divide and promote fair and inclusive learning opportunities, ultimately leading to equitable learning environments for all.

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The International Journal of Information and Learning Technology, vol. 42 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2056-4880

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