Assessment of Social Competence, Adaptive Behaviors, and Approaches to Learning with Young Children

Title:	Assessment of Social Competence, Adaptive Behaviors, and Approaches to Learning with Young Children
Description:	This paper was prepared in support of Early Childhood Longitudinal Study (ECLS) instrument development efforts. The paper focuses on research regarding the measurement of social competence, adaptive behaviors, and approaches to learning. Reviewed are the key variables and assessment instruments available for studying these three areas. Special attention is devoted to potential measures available for use by the ECLS.
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Cover Date:	August 1996
Web Release:	August 30, 1996
Print Release:	August 30, 1996
Publication #:	NCES 9618 General Ordering Information
Center/Program:	NCES
Authors:	Samuel J. Meisels, Sally Atkins-Burnett, and Julie Nicholson (University of Michigan)
Type of Product:	Working Paper
	Working Papers provide preliminary analysis of substantive, technical, and methodological issues. They are works in progress that are presented to promote the sharing of valuable work experience and knowledge. These papers have not undergone a rigorous review for consistency with NCES standards.
Survey/Program Areas:	Early Childhood Longitudinal Study (ECLS)
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