Using Observation to Assess Young Children\u27s Reading Attitudes

The checklist presented was derived from a study based on Rowell\u27s (1972) conclusions: (1) the children\u27s behavior indicates their attitudes; (2) an observer can objectively record this behavior with the appropriate instrument; and (3) the format of the instrument should provide the observer with the opportunity to assess the children\u27s reactions to their reading experiences. based on these conclusions, the Preschool Reading Attitudes Observation Checklist (PRAOC) was constructed to assess young children\u27s observable behaviors in reading

Handbook of research on the education of young children, 3rd ed./ Edit.: Olivia N. Saracho

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