Multicultural Teaching Observation Instrument (MTOI)

The Multicultural Teaching Observation Instrument (MTOI) is a tool used to assess the types of multicultural teaching that take place in the classroom setting. The MTOI comprises 18 items grouped into 3 categories: Teacher Support of Students, Classroom Equity, and Integration of Students' Culture.

The Teacher Support category measures a teachers' support of students as individuals and their culture. The Classroom equity category measures whether teachers are fair or equitable toward all students and the extent to which teachers try to reduce prejudice in the classroom. The integration of students' culture category examines the extent to which resources, materials, and practices that reflect multicultural teaching are used in the classroom. This category measures how well multicultural concepts are integrated into the classroom and the curriculum.

 

Content

Category
Sub-Category
Domains
Culturally Responsive Teaching, Classroom Instruction
Grades
6th Grade,
7th Grade,
8th Grade
Languages
English
Respondent
Observer

Administration Information

Length
45-50 minutes
Administration
Paper

Access and Use

Price

Free

Open Access
Yes
Use in Research

O’Farrow, K. S. (2005). Examining multicultural education integration within an inservice and a lateral entry special education. [Doctoral dissertation, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte]. Proquest. https://www.proquest.com/docview/305366665/1F2D801AB5C34EF5PQ/1?account…

Casto, A. R. (2019). Exploring elementary teachers' perceptions of multicultural education: A multiple case study. [Doctoral dissertation, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte]. Proquest. https://www.proquest.com/docview/2311918669/BA0B4895081846D1PQ/1?accountid=9758

Psychometrics

Scoring
Manual scoring
Psychometric References

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.

Saldana, D. C., & Waxman, H. C. (1997). An observational study of multicultural education in urban elementary schools. Equity and Excellence in Education, 30(1), 40-46. https://doi.org/10.1080/1066568970300106

Psychometric Considerations

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