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EJ633370 PS532054

Title: Classification of Teachers' Interaction Behaviors in Early Childhood Classrooms.
Author(s): de Kruif, Renee E. L.; McWilliam, R. A.; Ridley, Stephanie Maher; Wakely, Melissa B.
Source: Early Childhood Research Quarterly, v15 n2 p247-68 2000
Publication Date: 2000
ISSN: 0885-2006
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Research (143)
Journal Announcement: CIJMAR2002

Investigated patterns of teachers' interaction behaviors in early childhood classrooms. Identified four homogenous interaction clusters. Found cluster differences for teachers' education; teachers' sensitivity; classroom quality; group child engagement; and center licensing level. (Author/HTH)

Descriptors: Classification; Early Childhood Education; Interaction; Preschool Teachers; Teacher Behavior; *Teacher Student Relationship

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