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Barghaus, Katherine; Fantuzzo, John; LeBoeuf, Whitney; Henderson, Cassandra; Li, Feifei; McDermott, Paul – Early Education and Development, 2017
Research Findings: The aim of this study was to provide an initial investigation into the psychometric properties of the Problems in Classroom Engagement Scale (PCES). The PCES was designed and tested for district-wide use as part of the report card system for a large urban school district. The PCES was administered to all 1st-, 2nd-, and…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Learner Engagement, Program Validation, Psychometrics
Bhushan, Vidya – 1985
The relationship between a teacher's attitude and the environment of his or her class was examined. The research was designed to determine the effects of the learning environment on the academic achievements of students. This research measured teacher attitudes with the Minnesota Teacher Attitude Inventory (MTAI). Students' perceptions of the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attitude Measures, Classroom Environment, Educational Environment
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Serow, Robert C.; Solomon, Daniel – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1979
Observations were conducted in desegregated elementary school classes to determine the relationship between classroom conditions and pupils' interracial behaviors. Diffuse positive intergroup contacts were more likely to occur when teachers emphasized interpersonal concerns. Purposeful intergroup contacts were facilitated by teacher patience and…
Descriptors: Classroom Desegregation, Classroom Environment, Classroom Observation Techniques, Elementary Education