EDIS - Classroom Assessment Scoring System

Questions and Answers

What does good teaching look like?

Where is CLASS used most?

Pre-K and Head Start classrooms in the US

What does reliability mean in the context of CLASS?

Do it over and over again and you get the same results

What does validity mean in the context of CLASS?

Measures what you want it to measure Signup and view all the answers

How does social development outside of school affect academic performance?

It affects how you perform in school - 'starts outside of school' Signup and view all the answers

What does CLASS measure?

Emotional support, classroom organization, instructional support Signup and view all the answers

What are some indicators CLASS measures?

Smiling, frowning Signup and view all the answers

Give 4 examples of emotional support.

Positive climate, negative climate, teacher sensitivity, regard for adolescent perspective Signup and view all the answers

What are 3 examples of classroom organization?

Behavior management, productivity, instructional learning formats Signup and view all the answers

What are 3 examples of instructional support?

Content understanding, analysis and problem solving, quality of feedback Signup and view all the answers

What does CLASS mean for being a good teacher?

It means affecting students in a positive way beyond paper and pencil Signup and view all the answers

Why has CLASS grown in significance?

Education policies shifted focus to teacher accountability Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about CLASS?

It captures teacher behaviors linked to student gains and has been proven to work in tens of thousands of classrooms Signup and view all the answers

What are the 4 tasks accomplished by CLASS?

<ol> <li>Provides reliable, valid data on teacher effectiveness. 2. Creates a common language about effective teaching practices. 3. Helps teachers understand classroom interactions affect student learning. 4. Documents improvements in teacher-student interactions.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Overview

CLASS aims to define "What does good teaching look like?"
Primarily utilized in pre-K and Head Start classrooms across the US.
Reliability ensures consistent results upon repeated measures.

Key Concepts of CLASS

Validity confirms the measurement aligns with intended outcomes.
Emphasizes the influence of social development on school performance, suggesting early experiences shape later educational success.

Measurement Criteria

CLASS evaluates three main areas:
- Emotional support
- Classroom organization
- Instructional support

Emotional Support Indicators

Key emotional support indicators include:
- Positive climate
- Negative climate
- Teacher sensitivity
- Regard for adolescent perspectives

Classroom Organization Elements

Effective classroom organization incorporates:
- Behavior management
- Productivity
- Instructional learning formats

Instructional Support Components

Important facets of instructional support are:
- Content understanding
- Analysis and problem-solving
- Quality of feedback provided to students

Significance of CLASS in Teaching

Being a good teacher goes beyond test performance; it involves making a positive impact on students' lives.
Increased importance of CLASS correlates with shifting education policies toward teacher accountability.

Unique Qualities of CLASS

CLASS is the only observational tool linked to observable teacher behaviors that drive student academic gains, validated in numerous classroom settings.

CLASS Functionalities

CLASS performs four essential tasks:
- Offers reliable and valid data on teacher effectiveness for programs and districts.
- Establishes a shared language on effective teaching across various subjects and grades.
- Enhances teachers' understanding of their classroom interactions and their effects on learning.
- Tracks improvements in teachers' effectiveness in engaging with students.

Description

This quiz focuses on the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), which is essential for evaluating effective teaching practices, especially in pre-K and Head Start classrooms in the United States. The flashcards cover important concepts such as reliability and validity, vital for understanding assessment tools in education.