The Validity and Reliability of the Cognitive Engagement Instrument (CEI) for Student Participation in Science-Based on Local Wisdom

Abstract

Local wisdom-based approaches are an important strategy in making science learning more contextual and meaningful for students. However, there is no specific instrument available to measure students' cognitive engagement in local culture-based learning. The existing instruments are still general and do not reflect specific cultural dimensions. This study developed the Cognitive Engagement Instrument (CEI), a new measuring instrument that combines the ICAP (Interactive, Constructive, Active, Passive) theory with the context of local wisdom. The aim was to analyze the validity and reliability of the CEI in measuring students' cognitive engagement. A total of 711 junior high school students from various regions in Indonesia participated in an online survey using a 5-point Likert scale. The results showed 37 valid items in four factors. The CFA model showed a good fit, with high reliability (α = 0.756–0.938; ω = 0.764–0.939).