Kindergarten educator outcome measures to be used in the study
Construct | Measure | Baseline | 8 weeks follow-up | 12 months follow-up |
Rhythm and movement practices | 14 items related to frequency of use of various music practices in early childhood settings—author devised | ● | ● | |
Rhythm and movement confidence | Two items about confidence to use rhythm and movement in (a) a specific session and (b) throughout the day (5-point scale)—author devised | ● | ● | |
Knowledge of self-regulation in early childhood | Single item rating confidence (5-point scale)– author devised | ● | ● | |
Knowledge of the role of music and movement for brain development | Single item rating confidence (5-point scale)—author devised | ● | ● | |
Beliefs about role of music engagement for child development | Ten items including adapted items from Barrett et al38—items selected and created for relevance to child outcomes of self-regulation and executive function and motor development | ● | ● |
●=preschool educator report