02219cam a2200289 4500 51626503 TxAuBib 20090729120000.0 070702s2008||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9781557669414 softcover 1557669414 softcover TxAuBib Pianta, Robert C. Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Manual, Pre-K / by Robert C. Pianta, Karen M. La Paro, and Bridget K. Hamre. Baltimore, MD : Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co., 2008. Effective teacher–student interactions are a primary ingredient of high-quality early educational experiences. With the popular CLASS™ observational tool, schools can accurately assess classroom quality in pre-kindergarten based on teacher–student interactions rather than the physical environment or a specific curriculum. The CLASS tool •covers three crucial domains of teacher–student 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 30-minute 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 tri-fold reference sheet for observers, is included with the manual. 20090729. Assessment. Preschool children. Early childhood education. Classroom environment. Classroom management. Hamre, Bridget. La Paro, Karen. http://products.brookespublishing.com/Classroom-Assessment-Scoring-System-CLASS-Manual-Pre-K-P220.aspx