Validating the early childhood classroom observation measure in first and third grade classrooms |
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| Authors: | Xin Tang Eija Pakarinen Marja-Kristiina Lerkkanen Eve Kikas Joona Muotka Jari-Erik Nurmi |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Psychology, University of Jyv?skyl?, Jyv?skyl?, Finlandtangxin09@gmail.com;3. Department of Teacher Education, University of Jyv?skyl?, Jyv?skyl?, Finland;4. School of Natural Sciences and Health, Tallinn University, Tallinn, Estonia;5. Department of Psychology, University of Jyv?skyl?, Jyv?skyl?, Finland |
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| Abstract: | The present study reports on the psychometric properties of the Early Childhood Classroom Observation Measure (ECCOM) in Finnish and Estonian first and third grade classrooms. The observation data were collected from 91 first grade teachers and 70 third grade teachers. Teachers' curriculum goals, teaching experience and the classroom size were measured also. The results of confirmatory factor analysis provided evidence of the three-factor model (management, climate, and instruction) for each dimension—child-centred, teacher-directed, and child-dominated—in both grades. The reliability of the dimensions and sub-scales was good, and some evidence was also found for criterion validity. The findings imply that ECCOM is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring teaching practices in primary school. |
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| Keywords: | Teaching practice child-centred classroom teacher-directed classroom child-dominated classroom primary education |
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