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Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Manual, PreK,New
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Effective teacherstudent interactions are a primary ingredient of highquality early educational experiences. With the popular CLASS observational tool, schools can accurately assess classroom quality in prekindergarten based on teacherstudent interactions rather than the physical environment or a specific curriculum. The CLASS tool covers three crucial domains of teacherstudent interaction: Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support. has high validity and reliability, proven through more than a decade of testing and research in over 3,000 classrooms. addresses a school's most urgent needs: accountability efforts, professional development, program planning, and research. establishes an accurate picture of the classroom through 30minute cycles of observation and scoring, repeated up to 6 times over 3 hours. helps identify areas for improvement so programs can choose effective interventions for 'trouble spots.' This useful manual includes detailed descriptions of the 10 CLASS dimensions, administration procedures, and a technical appendix. One copy of the CLASS Dimensions Overview, a trifold reference sheet for observers, is included with the manual.This manual is part of CLASS, the bestselling classroom observational tool that measures interactions between children and teachersa primary ingredient of highquality early educational experiences. With versions for infant programs, toddler programs, preK (in English and Spanish), and K3 classrooms, the reliable and valid CLASS tool establishes an accurate picture of the classroom through brief, repeated observation and scoring cycles and effectively pinpoints areas for improvement.Learn more about the entire CLASS system. Sign up for webinars on CLASS presented by Teachstone.
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- Q: What is the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Manual? A: The CLASS Manual is an observational tool used to assess classroom quality in pre-kindergarten settings, focusing on teacher-student interactions. It covers three main domains: Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support.
- Q: How does the CLASS tool assess classroom quality? A: The CLASS tool measures classroom quality through structured observations and scoring cycles, which last 30 minutes each and can be repeated up to six times over a three-hour period.
- Q: What are the benefits of using the CLASS Manual? A: Using the CLASS Manual helps identify areas for improvement in classroom interactions, supports accountability efforts, informs professional development, and aids in program planning and research.
- Q: Is the CLASS Manual suitable for different age groups? A: Yes, the CLASS Manual has versions available for various age groups, including infant programs, toddler programs, pre-K (in English and Spanish), and K–3 classrooms.
- Q: What is included in the CLASS Manual package? A: The CLASS Manual includes detailed descriptions of the 10 CLASS dimensions, administration procedures, a technical appendix, and one copy of the CLASS Dimensions Overview reference sheet.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The CLASS Manual is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Who is the author of the CLASS Manual? A: The CLASS Manual is authored by Robert Pianta Ph.D.
- Q: When was the CLASS Manual published? A: The CLASS Manual was published on November 13, 2007.
- Q: What is the page count of the CLASS Manual? A: The CLASS Manual contains 120 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the CLASS Manual have? A: The CLASS Manual is bound in a spiral format, which allows for easy flipping and handling during observations.