Analysis on Items of Lecturer Self-Efficacy Instrument Using Rasch Modeling

Abstract

Strong self-efficacy from a lecturer will encourage the lecturer to have motivation and performance in carrying out the duties and functions as a lecturer: teaching, conducting a research and implementing community service. The purpose of this research is to analyze the sub-construct and items of lecturer self-efficacy. The research was conducted at private universities. Data were collected using a questionnaire containing 7 subconstructs of lecturers' self-efficacy. Rasch modeling was used for data analysis. The research findings revealed that the 7 subconstruct of lecturer self-efficacy can be used in the lecturers' self-efficacy research. Furthermore, the findings of Person DIF Plots analysis can be used by the management of educational institution for policy making or actions-taking to develop lecturer self-efficacy. The findings of this study are expected to be the subject of discussion in the development of self-efficacy lecturers in Indonesia.