| Title: | Assessment of Social Competence, Adaptive Behaviors, and Approaches to Learning with Young Children |
| Description: | This paper was prepared in support of Early Childhood Longitudinal Study (ECLS) instrument development efforts. The paper focuses on research regarding the measurement of social competence, adaptive behaviors, and approaches to learning. Reviewed are the key variables and assessment instruments available for studying these three areas. Special attention is devoted to potential measures available for use by the ECLS. |
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| Cover Date: | August 1996 |
| Web Release: | August 30, 1996 |
| Print Release: | August 30, 1996 |
| Publication #: | NCES 9618 General Ordering Information |
| Center/Program: | NCES |
| Authors: | Samuel J. Meisels, Sally Atkins-Burnett, and Julie Nicholson (University of Michigan) |
| Type of Product: | Working Paper |
| Working Papers provide preliminary analysis of substantive, technical, and methodological issues. They are works in progress that are presented to promote the sharing of valuable work experience and knowledge. These papers have not undergone a rigorous review for consistency with NCES standards. | |
| Survey/Program Areas: |
Early Childhood Longitudinal Study (ECLS) |
| Questions: |
For questions about the content of this Working Paper, please contact: Elvira Germino-Hausken. |
