Thelma Harms , Richard M. Clifford , Debby Cryer

Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-3)

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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
£27.57

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.

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