Thelma Harms , Richard M. Clifford , Debby Cryer
Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-3)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780807755709
- author:
- Thelma Harms , Richard M. Clifford , Debby Cryer
- format:
- Spiral-bound
- publisher:
- Teachers College Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 104
- Dimensions:
- 27.9 x 22.2 x 1.3 cm
- Genre:
- Education Studies & Teaching, School Education & Teaching, School Systems
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-3) is a widely used assessment tool for evaluating the quality of preschool and kindergarten environments. This new version builds on the success of its predecessor, offering a comprehensive framework for measuring both environmental provisions and teacher-child interactions. The ECERS-3 assesses the broad developmental needs of young children, including cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and health and safety aspects. It also includes additional items to evaluate developmentally appropriate literacy and math activities. This tool is designed to provide a smooth transition for those already using the ECERS-R, while emphasizing the role of the teacher in creating an environment conducive to developmental gains. The ECERS-3 is designed to predict child outcomes more accurately and with greater precision, and provides a stronger method of distinguishing between good and truly excellent programs. Suitable for use in a range of settings, including state and district-wide quality rating and improvement systems, teacher self-evaluation, and monitoring by agency staff, the ECERS-3 is an essential tool for early childhood educators and program directors.