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Measurement Quality of the Chinese Early Childhood Program Rating Scale: An Investigation Using Multivariate Generalizability Theory
Dezhi Chen1; Bi Ying Hu2; Xitao Fan2; Kejian Li1
2014
Source PublicationJournal of Psychoeducational Assessment
ISSN0734-2829
Volume32Issue:3Pages:236-248
Abstract

Adapted from the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revised, the Chinese Early Childhood Program Rating Scale (CECPRS) is a culturally comparable measure for assessing the quality of early childhood education and care programs in the Chinese cultural/social contexts. In this study, 176 kindergarten classrooms were rated with CECPRS on eight dimensions of program quality. Multivariate generalizability theory (MG-theory) was applied to evaluate the reliability of CECPRS ratings. Empirical findings indicate that CECPRS ratings showed excellent reliability, both on the subscales and for the composite. Based on the findings of the D-study for different measurement protocol scenarios, for achieving a good balance between reliability and cost/efficiency, we recommend using two independent raters for each kindergarten classroom. Furthermore, the application of MG-theory in this context broke new ground in the assessment of child care program quality, as the MG-theory provides research and practical possibilities not readily available under the traditional reliability methods.

KeywordEarly Childhood Education And Care Multivariate Generalizability Theory (mg-Theory) Program Quality Reliability
DOI10.1177/0734282913504813
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Indexed BySSCI ; SSCI
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaPsychology
WOS SubjectPsychology, Educational
WOS IDWOS:000335652100005
Scopus ID2-s2.0-84899658717
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Document TypeJournal article
CollectionFaculty of Education
Corresponding AuthorXitao Fan
Affiliation1.Zhejiang Normal University,China
2.University of Macau,Macao
Corresponding Author AffilicationUniversity of Macau
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Dezhi Chen,Bi Ying Hu,Xitao Fan,et al. Measurement Quality of the Chinese Early Childhood Program Rating Scale: An Investigation Using Multivariate Generalizability Theory[J]. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 2014, 32(3), 236-248.
APA Dezhi Chen., Bi Ying Hu., Xitao Fan., & Kejian Li (2014). Measurement Quality of the Chinese Early Childhood Program Rating Scale: An Investigation Using Multivariate Generalizability Theory. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 32(3), 236-248.
MLA Dezhi Chen,et al."Measurement Quality of the Chinese Early Childhood Program Rating Scale: An Investigation Using Multivariate Generalizability Theory".Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment 32.3(2014):236-248.
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