Early Childhood Classroom Observation Measure (ECCOM)

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The Early Childhood Classroom Observation Measure (ECCOM) is a classroom observation instrument that rates the nature and quality of academic instruction and the overall learning environment. The instrument is based on social-constructivist learning theory, such that in high-scoring classrooms teachers are identified as actively guiding and supporting children's learning efforts and the development of their social skills.

Content

Topics
Teacher and Leader Development
Tags
Early childhood education,
Instructional practices,
Learning environments
Grades
Pre-Kindergarten,
Kindergarten,
4
Languages
English
Respondent
Observer

Administration Information

Length
32 Items rated over a half-day (three hour) observation.

Access and Use

Contact

Debroah Stipek, stipek@stanford.edu

Link
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1LZkF2N6-1inYuJRHq7l6XhK5sPwqUjLc
Open Access
Yes
Use in Research

Hauser-Cram, P., Sirin, S. R., & Stipek, D. (2003). When teachers' and parents' values differ: Teachers' ratings of academic competence in children from low-income families. Journal of Educational Psychology, 95(4), 813. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-0663.95.4.813

Lerkkanen, M. K., Kiuru, N., Pakarinen, E., Poikkeus, A. M., Rasku-Puttonen, H., Siekkinen, M., & Nurmi, J. E. (2016). Child-centered versus teacher-directed teaching practices: Associations with the development of academic skills in the first grade at school. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 36, 145-156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecresq.2015.12.023

Stipek, D. (2004). Teaching practices in kindergarten and first grade: Different strokes for different folks. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 19(4), 548-568. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecresq.2004.10.010

Psychometrics

Scoring
Manual scoring
Psychometric References

Ronfeldt, M., & Truwit, M. (2023). Considerations for use of teaching quality measures. EdInstruments Brief, Annenberg Institute for School Reform, Brown University. www.edinstruments.com/teaching.

Stipek, D., & Byler, P. (2004). The early childhood classroom observation measure. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 19(3), 375-397. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecresq.2004.07.007