TABLE 3.

The integrated initial CETPE scale (translated from the Chinese version).

Items
VarA1. I think teaching English in college is meaningful national development
VarA2. I feel I have some influence on making policies or measures in our school
VarA3. I perceive the appreciation from the colleagues in the work
VarA4. I am confident of my ability to be a competent college English teacher
VarA5. I think I have much self-determination in my teaching work
VarA6. I think being college English teacher is a noble profession
VarA7. I perceive the positive impact on my students
VarA8. I am aware that I am taken as the professionals at English teaching in the school
VarA9. I am upset I am not equipped with the ability to deal with the challenges from the work (-)
VarA10. I think I can make my own decision to attend academic conferences or training
VarA11. I feel teaching English in college is very important to me
VarA12. My opinion tends to be taken seriously in solving the problems
VarA13. I perceive the support and respect from colleagues in the work
VarA14. I think I have the freedom to get the research work done the way I choose
VarA15. I believe I have possessed the knowledge and skill needed in college English teaching
VarA16. I think teaching English in college does not reflect my personal value (-)
VarA17. I feel I have the positive impact on the colleagues around me
VarA18. I perceive the respect from the students
VarA19. I think I am able to work with the guidance of scientific research
VarA20. I perceive various restrictions and lack of freedom in my professional training (-)

(-) means reverse scores.