The Teaching Practices Observation Scale (TPOS): An Observational Taxonomy for Assessing Teacher-Preschooler Interactions during Free Play.

Moulton, Caryn E.; Coplan, Robert J.; Mills, Catherine

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ERIC Number: EJ595717

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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The Teaching Practices Observation Scale (TPOS): An Observational Taxonomy for Assessing Teacher-Preschooler Interactions during Free Play.

Moulton, Caryn E.; Coplan, Robert J.; Mills, Catherine

Canadian Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education, v8 n1 p19-29 Oct 1999

This study examined preliminary psychometric properties of the Teaching Practices Observation Scale (TPOS), a newly developed observational taxonomy for assessing teacher behaviors during free play with young children. Behaviors of 42 child caregivers and junior kindergarten teachers were coded using a combination of time-sampling, event-sampling, and behavior ratings. Findings support the validity of observational coding scheme. (Author/KB)

Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Educational Practices, Measurement Techniques, Measures (Individuals), Observation, Play, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Preschool Teachers, Teacher Student Relationship, Teaching Methods, Test Reliability, Test Validity

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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