CAREGIVER INTERACTION SCALE

(Arnett 1989)



Center Name:                                         

Teacher Name:                                                         Observation Date:

Data Collector:

 
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1. Speaks warmly to the children.
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2.  Seems critical of the children.

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3.  Listens attentively when children speak to him/her.
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4.  Places high value on obedience. More
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5.  Seems distant or detached from children.
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6.  Seems to enjoy the children.
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7.  When the children misbehave, explains the reason or the rule they are breaking. More
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8.  Encourages the children to try new experiences. More
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9. Doesn't try to exercise too much control over the children. More
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10.  Speaks with irritation or hostility to the children.
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11. Seems enthusiastic about the children's activities and efforts.
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12. Threatens children in trying to control them.
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13. Spends considerable time in activity not involving interaction with the children.
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14. Pays positive attention to the children as individuals.
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15. Doesn't reprimand children when they misbehave. More
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16. Talks to the children without explanation.
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17. Punishes the children without explanation. More
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18. Exercises firmness when necessary.
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19. Encourages children to exhibit prosocial behavior, e.g., sharing, helping. More
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20. Finds fault easily with children.
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21. Doesn't seem interested in the children's activities.
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22. Seems to prohibit many of the things the children want to do.
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23. Doesn't supervise the children very closely. More
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24.Expects the children to exercise self-control: e.g., to be undisruptive for group provider-led activities, to be able to stand in line calmly.
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25. When talking to children, kneels, bends or sits at their level to establish better eye contact.
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26. Seems unnecessarily harsh when scolding or prohibiting children.
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