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Instruments to Observe Classroom


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1997
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1997
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1. Assessment Profile - Scheduling checkmark checkmark checkmark - -
2. Assessment Profile - Learning Environment checkmark checkmark checkmark - -
3. Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) checkmark checkmark checkmark - -
4. Arnett Scale of Caregiver Behavior - Lead Teacher Form checkmark checkmark checkmark - -
5. Arnett Scale of Caregiver Behavior - Assistant Teacher Form checkmark checkmark checkmark - -
6. Counts of adults/children checkmark checkmark checkmark - -

 

  1. Assessment Profile for Early Childhood Programs (modified for FACES):
  2. Authors: Abbott-Shim, M, & Sibley, A. (1987). Assessment profile for early childhood programs. Atlanta, Georgia: Quality Assist Inc.
    Ordering Information: Quality Assist, Inc.

    368 Moreland Ave. NE, Suite 240
    Atlanta, GA 30307
    404-325-2225

  3. Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) (adapted by permission of the publisher)
  4. Authors: Harms, T., Clifford R.M., & Cryer, D. (1998). Early childhood environment rating scale. New York: Teachers College Press.
    Ordering Information: Teachers College Press

    1234 Amsterdam Ave.
    New York, NY 10027
    212-678-3929
    1-800-575-6566

  5. Arnett Scale of Caregiver Behavior
  6. Author: Arnett, J. (1989). Caregivers in day-care centers: Does training matter? Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 10, 541-552.

  7. Counts of staff/children - Observer records during two time periods in the classroom the number of boy children, girl children, and adults working with the children in the classroom.

  8. Authors: FACES Research Team



 

 

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