Data Collection Tools

The effects of inclusion practices on young children with and without special needs and factors related to the development of children will be identified using the assessment tools listed below. Data collection tools and one reference for each tool are presented below.

Gazi Early Childhood Assessment Tool (GECAT)

Temel, F., Ersoy, O., Avci, N., & Turla, A. (2005). Gazi Early Childhood Development Assessment Tool. Ankara: Remay.

Abilities Index (AI)

Simeonsson, R. J., Bailey, D., Smith, T., & Buysse, V. (1995). Young children with disabilities: Functional assessment by Teachers. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 7(4), 267-285.

Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP)

Soukokou, E.P. (2012). Measuring quality in inclusive classrooms: Development and validation of the Inclusive Classroom Profile. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 27, 478-488.

Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales (PKBS)

Merrell, K.W. (1996). Social-emotional problems in early childhood: New directions in conceptualization, assessment, and treatment. Education and Treatment of Children, 19, 458-473.

Teacher Rating Scale of School Adjustment-Short Form (TRSSA-SF)

Betts, L.R. & Rotenberg, K.J. (2007). A short form of the Teacher Rating Scale of School Adjustment. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 25(2), 150-164.

Student-Teacher Relationship Scale

Pianta, R. C., Nimetz, S. L., & Bennett, E. (1997). Mother-child relationships, teacher-child relationships, and school outcomes in preschool and kindergarten. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 12, 263-280.

Parent-Teacher Relationship Scale-Parent Form (PTRS-PF) and Parent-Teacher Relationship Scale-Teacher Form (PTRS-TF)

Petrogiannis, K., & amp; Penderi, E. (2014). The Quality of Parent-Teacher Relationship Scale in the kindergarten: A Greek study. International Research in Education, 2(1), 1-21.

Home Environment Assessment Tool (HOME)

Frankenburg, W. K., & Coons, C.E. (1986). Home Screening Questionnaire: The Journal of Pediatrics, 108(4), 624-626.

Sociometric Rating Scale (SRS)

Asher, S. R., Singleton, L. C., Tinsley, B. R., & amp; Hymel, S. (1979). A reliable sociometric measure for preschool children. Developmental Psychology, 15, 443-444.

Opinions Relative to Mainstreaming Scale (ORMS)

Kırcaali-İftar, G. (1996). Findings of validity and reliability of the Opinions Relative to Mainstreaming Scale. 6th Special Education Days Poster Presentation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.


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