ERIC Number: EJ804322
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 18
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0734-2829
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Preschool Children's Learning Behaviors, Concept Attainment, Social Skills, and Problem Behaviors: Validity Evidence for Preschool Learning Behaviors Scale Scores
Schaefer, Barbara A.; Shur, Kimberely Fitch; Macri-Summers, Maria; MacDonald, Scott L.
Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, v22 n1 p15-32 2004
This study provides concurrent and predictive validity and test-retest reliability evidence for scores from the preschool teacher-completed Preschool Learning Behaviors Scale (PLBS; McDermott, Green, Francis, & Stott, 2002) using two regional samples of preschool children aged 3 to 5.5 years (Ns of 61 and 70). Teacher ratings of social skills and problem behaviors were collected using the Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales (PKBS; Merrell, 1994), and estimates of preschoolers' basic concept attainment were obtained using the individually administered Bracken Basic Concept Scale (BBCS; Bracken, 1984). Results indicated that preschoolers' adaptive learning behaviors were positively correlated with social skills and negatively associated with problem behaviors but were not significantly related to subsequent basic concept attainment. Four-week test-retest coefficients for the PLBS Total score and Competence Motivation, Attention/Persistence, and Attitude Toward Learning subscale scores were adequate. Results support the unique contribution of PLBS scores in understanding children's responses to learning activities in preschool classroom environments. (Contains 4 tables.)
Descriptors: Predictive Validity, Preschool Children, Measures (Individuals), Preschool Teachers, Interpersonal Competence, Teaching Methods, Rating Scales, Psychoeducational Methods, Positive Reinforcement, Behavior Problems, Disability Identification
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales; Bracken Basic Concept Scale
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