A Comparison of the ECERS-R and ECERS-3: Different Aspects of Quality?. Issue 4 (19th May 2019)
- Record Type:
- Journal Article
- Title:
- A Comparison of the ECERS-R and ECERS-3: Different Aspects of Quality?. Issue 4 (19th May 2019)
- Main Title:
- A Comparison of the ECERS-R and ECERS-3: Different Aspects of Quality?
- Authors:
- Hestenes, Linda L.
Rucker, Lia
Wang, Yudan Chen
Mims, Sharon U.
Hestenes, Stephen E.
Cassidy, Deborah J. - Abstract:
- ABSTRACT: Research Findings : The present study provides an initial descriptive comparison of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale–Revised (ECERS-R) and the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale–Third Edition (ECERS-3) in a relatively large sample in 1 state that uses the Environment Rating Scales within its Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). The results indicate significantly lower average scores for the ECERS-3 compared to the ECERS-R in 105 preschool classrooms and different low-scoring items on each scale. The education levels of teachers and teacher–child ratios were not associated with the ECERS-R, but both variables showed significant differences in relation to the ECERS-3. Finally, both measures showed strong test–retest reliability and moderate internal consistency. Practice or Policy : Given the extensive use of the ECERS-R in QRISs, it is beneficial to compare the 2 instruments as many states consider incorporating the new version into existing systems. Decision makers will need to consider the consequences of no teacher interview in relation to a heavier emphasis on observing certain interactions. This shift may lead to differences in the content of technical assistance, moving away from a focus on particular health, safety, and classroom materials toward the use of materials within certain curricular areas.
- Is Part Of:
- Early education and development. Volume 30:Issue 4(2019)
- Journal:
- Early education and development
- Issue:
- Volume 30:Issue 4(2019)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 30, Issue 4 (2019)
- Year:
- 2019
- Volume:
- 30
- Issue:
- 4
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2019-0030-0004-0000
- Page Start:
- 496
- Page End:
- 510
- Publication Date:
- 2019-05-19
- Subjects:
- Child development -- United States -- Periodicals
Child psychology -- United States -- Periodicals
Education, Preschool -- United States -- Periodicals
Early childhood education -- United States -- Periodicals
372.21097305 - Journal URLs:
- http://www.leaonline.com/loi/eed ↗
http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~db=all~content=t775653644~tab=issueslist ↗
http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/heed20/current ↗
http://www.tandfonline.com/ ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1080/10409289.2018.1559681 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 1040-9289
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