Author(s)

Elizabeth Block, Mary Breaud, Shelby Cavalier, Lauren Guidry, Tiffany Papa, Mistie Perry

Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, Louisiana, USA.

This paper aims to explore pre-kindergarten teachers’ perceptions of the level of support provided by school districts in the implementation of dimensions, examined by the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). Survey and focus group data were gathered from 15 pre-kindergarten teachers within a Southern Louisiana school district. Survey data indicate that some teachers do not feel confident or knowledgeable enough to effectively implement CLASS domains. Through the focus group, teachers offered insightful feedback on the specific style of support and professional development opportunities that may assist in furthering the understanding of CLASS evaluation. Future research examining teachers’ perceptions of their CLASS performance will aid in creating targeted and meaningful professional development support systems.

Classroom Assessment Scoring System, CLASS, Positive Teacher-Child Interactions, Pre-Kindergarten Classroom, Teacher Perceptions

Block, E. , Breaud, M. , Cavalier, S. , Guidry, L. , Papa, T. and Perry, M. (2019) Pre-Kindergarten Teachers’ Understanding and Perceptions of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). Creative Education, 10, 1988-1998. doi: 10.4236/ce.2019.109145.