Culturally Responsive Instruction Observation Protocol (CRIOP)

The Culturally Responsive Instruction Observation Protocol (CRIOP) is a comprehensive framework and evaluation tool that operationalizes culturally responsive instruction. Indicators of culturally responsive instruction are rated on a scale of 0 (never) to 4 (consistently); and each indicator includes detailed examples of what constitutes responsive and non-responsive practice. CRIOP is intended for use as a classroom observation guide for coaches, principals, instructional coaches, etc. to support classroom teachers in the development of more culturally responsive instruction.

Content

Category
Sub-Category
Domains
Classroom Instruction
Grades
Kindergarten,
1st Grade,
2nd Grade,
3rd Grade,
4th Grade,
5th Grade,
6th Grade,
7th Grade,
8th Grade,
9th Grade,
10th Grade,
11th Grade,
12th Grade
Languages
English
Respondent
Observer

Administration Information

Length
24 items
Administration
Paper

Access and Use

Price

Free

Contact

Rebecca Powell, Rebecca_Powell@georgetowncollege.edu

Susan Chambers Cantress, susan.cantrell@uky.edu

Open Access
Yes
Use in Research

Brown, J. C., & Crippen, K. J. (2017). The knowledge and practices of high school science teachers in pursuit of cultural responsiveness. Science Education, 101(1), 99–133. https://doi.org/10.1002/sce.21250

Civitillo, S., Juang, L., Badra, M., & Schachner, M. (2019). The interplay between culturally responsive teaching, cultural diversity beliefs, and self-reflection: A multiple case study. Teaching and Teacher Education, 77, 341-351. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2018.11.002

Psychometrics

Scoring
Computer scoring,
Manual scoring
Psychometric References

Powell, R., Cantrell, S., Malo-Juvera, V., & Correll, P. (2016). Operationalizing Culturally Responsive Instruction: Preliminary Findings of CRIOP Research. Teachers College Record, 118(1), 1-46. https://doi.org/10.1177/016146811611800107

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.

Psychometric Considerations

Psychometrics is the science of psychological assessment. A primary goal of EdInstruments is to provide information on crucial psychometric topics including Validity and Reliability – essential concepts of evaluation, which indicate how well an instrument measures a construct - as well as additional properties that are worthy of consideration when selecting an instrument of measurement.

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