Table 3 Results of measurement model (outer-loadings, outer- weights, and VIF).

From: Enhancing student critical thinking and learning outcomes through innovative pedagogical approaches in higher education: the mediating role of inclusive leadership

Construct

Items coding

Statements

Outer-loadings

Outer-weights

VIF

Innovative Pedagogical Approaches

IPA1

I hope to learn better when my teachers use innovative methods.

0.856

0.254

2.538

IPA2

Innovative methods make classroom teaching more interesting.

0.820

0.277

1.952

IPA3

I love to see my teacher using innovative methods in the classroom.

0.798

0.269

1.821

IPA4

I am bored of listening to traditional methods of teaching.

0.850

0.26

2.436

IPA5

I want my teacher to use more technology in teaching.

0.659

0.181

1.416

Student Critical Thinking

SCT1

I can extract the most relevant parts of a text.

0.723

0.277

2.538

SCT2

To evaluate the information, I check many sources.

0.64

0.268

1.952

SCT3

I like combining information from different texts.

0.58

0.202

1.821

SCT4

If necessary, I can recall information about which I once read.

0.667

0.243

2.436

SCT5

I like to collate different opinions and compare them with each other.

0.583

0.228

1.416

SCT6

I try to use the information I have learned in everyday life.

0.708

0.304

1.407

Student Learning Outcomes

SLO1

I pay attention and listen during every discussion.

0.723

0.196

2.478

SLO2

I want to get good grades in every subject.

0.640

0.216

3.587

SLO3

I actively participate in every discussion.

0.580

0.21

2.974

SLO4

I enjoy homework and activities because they help me improve my skills in every subject.

0.667

0.172

2.279

SLO5

I exert more effort when I do difficult assignments.

0.583

0.193

2.928

SLO6

Solving problems is a useful hobby for me.

0.708

0.193

2.468

Inclusive Leadership

IL1

Really cares about my well-being.

0.850

0.219

1.029

IL2

Treats me as equally as he/she treats others, without discrimination.

0.857

0.234

2.162

IL3

Give me opportunities to discuss how to integrate the perspectives offered.

0.841

0.234

2.341

IL4

Pays special attention to soliciting different points of view and approaches.

0.879

0.229

1.720

IL5

Provides the encouragement and emotional support necessary to ensure I continue presenting new ideas.

0.890

0.241

1.824