I currently work for a state funded child care program. Each year the program must complete a self evaluation. This self evaluation consists of collecting all data that was collected through the DRDP results of the enrolled children, collecting information gained through parent surveys, as well as the results of ITERS, or ECERS results of all of the classrooms. Through this data it is discovered what areas of learning each classroom is lacking in and needs to improve, as well as where they are doing well.
This information is used to decide what Teacher/Staff trainings are needed, what materials are needed, and what areas need to be focused on when completing lesson plans and preparing activities for the children to participate in.
This research is positive for children because it will enhance the learning environments that are provided to them, and is focused on the low income children in the general area where the research is conducted. By learning what children need to focus on, and learning how your specific child care facility is doing you can better serve the children in your community.
Janell
ReplyDeleteI have never participated in research either. The results that I have been researching different articled have been astounding. I use to work for a state funded program also. We also used the ECERS and ITERS. What I liked about the two was how they break down what each child has learned and what the next step would be. Thanks for sharing.
What an easy way to have the information at hand. i am sure that it is very valuable information and can be used to find multi information
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