Semester
Spring
Date of Graduation
2004
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MS
College
Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design
Department
Human Nutrition and Foods
Committee Chair
Barbara G. Warash.
Abstract
This study's intent was to examine the use of the ECERS as a training tool for classroom improvement. Quality ratings for classrooms were measured using the two ECERS observations with a training session in between. The participants of this study were 15 Educare classrooms from a northern county in West Virginia.;An alpha level of .05 was used in all statistical analysis. The results of the one-tailed paired-sampled t-test of the ECERS displayed two significant findings. A second analysis resulted in additional significant findings, after removing a center from the study.;This was an important study for child care centers and directors. The child care directors of the study learned the importance of having a quality school and now know what is considered high quality. Directors need to be familiar with the quality issues in child care. Using the ECERS as a training device can help them with many issues.
Recommended Citation
Lucci, Brittany K., "Using the early childhood environmental rating scale as a tool for classroom improvement" (2004). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 1976.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/1976