Student Measure of Culturally Responsive Teaching (SMCRT)

The Student Measure of Culturally Responsive Teaching (SMCRT) explores students’ perspectives about culturally responsive teaching practices in their school.

Content

Category
Sub-Category
Domains
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Subdomain

Diverse Teaching Practice, Cultural Engagement, Diverse Language Affirmation

Grades
6th Grade,
7th Grade,
8th Grade
Languages
English,
Spanish
Respondent
Student

Administration Information

Length
21 items
Administration
Computer,
Paper
Timed
No

Access and Use

Contact

Heejung Chun, chun@nmsu.edu

Open Access
Yes

Psychometrics

Scoring
Manual scoring
Psychometric References

Dickson, G. L., Chun, H., & Fernandez, I. T. (2016). The development and initial validation of the student measure of culturally responsive teaching. Assessment for Effective Intervention, 41(3), 141-154. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534508415604879

Ronfeldt, M., & Truwit, M. (2023). Considerations for use of teaching quality measures. EdInstruments Brief, Annenberg Institute for School Reform, Brown University. www.edinstruments.com/teaching.

Item Type
Likert

Psychometric Considerations

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