Measuring teachers' mindsets towards diversity

Abstract

Teachers worldwide teach in increasingly diverse schools, with serious opportunity gaps among different demographic groups. Milner (2012) identified five ways in which teachers' mindsets can contribute to those opportunity gaps. The current study presents a set of scales designed to measure the extent to which teachers have these mindsets. This paper discusses the scales' development and refining process, and presents initial evidence of their structural validity. The scales can be used to address opportunity gaps in schools and in other educational contexts. Theoretical implications are also discussed.

Measuring Equity-Promoting Behaviors in Digital Teaching Simulations: A Topic Modeling Approach

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Measuring Equity-Promoting Behaviors in Digital Teaching Simulations: A Topic Modeling Approach

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