The Italian Version of the Robotics Learning Self-Efficacy Scale (RLSES-IT): Assessment of psychometric features in a sample of young students

This study evaluated the psychometric characteristics in the Italian context of the Robotics Learning Self-Efficacy Scale (RLSES). A sample of 353 young students attending an educational robotics (ER) course in their primary or secondary schools completed the assessment battery, including the RLSES and a validated questionnaire inquiring about students’ self-efficacy. Regarding the RLSES, an exploratory factor analysis and then a confirmatory factor analysis were applied on two random subsamples. The findings highlighted two reliable factors; the convergent and criterion-oriented validity were also established. This work demonstrates that the Italian RLSES can be considered a valid and reliable tool for evaluating students’ self-efficacy in robotics learning and supporting the teachers’ actions in ER teaching.