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Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation Toolkit (2002) L-12
Free
Description
The ELLCO toolkit is comprised of three parts: (1) a literacy environment checklist to familiarize observers with the classroom’s layout and contents; (2) a classroom observation and teacher interview, examining general classroom environment and language, literacy, and curriculum; and (3) a literacy activities rating scale, recording literacy behaviors related to book reading and writing. The user’s guide provides an introduction to using ELLCO for various purposes, step-by-step instructions for each of the toolkit’s three parts, a narrative describing how one teacher sparked a young boy’s interest in literacy and exploring how other teachers can apply key literacy concepts with their students. A technical appendix provides in-depth information on the research behind ELLCO and its psychometric properties. Measures 5 key literacy elements: classroom structure, curriculum, the language environment, books and book reading opportunities, and print and early writing supports. 3-8 years N/A M.W. Smith & Dickinson Brookes Publishing
