Observing Pupils and Teachers In Classrooms (OPTIC): a behavioural observation schedule for use in schools
- 1 January 1986
- journal article
- instrumental note
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Educational Psychology
- Vol. 6 (1) , 57-70
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0144341860060107
Abstract
A new behavioural observation schedule for use in classrooms (OPTIC) is described. Its development and its purpose are detailed and its psychometric credentials are examined in terms of its reliability, validity and sensitivity. Suggestions are made as to its possible uses.Keywords
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