Teacher Multicultural Attitude Survey (TMAS)

The 20-Item Teacher Multicultural Attitude Survey (TMAS) is a unidimensional self-report inventory of teachers' multicultural awareness and sensitivity. The survey analyzes teachers' multicultural awareness, appreciation, and tolerance.

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Administration

Computer,

Paper

Timed

Access and Use

Contact

ponterotto@fordham.edu

Open Access

Yes

Psychometrics

Scoring

Manual scoring

Psychometric References

Ponterotito, J. G., Baluch, S., Greig, T., & Rivera, L. (1998). Development and initial score validation of the teacher multicultural attitude survey. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 58(6), 1002-1016. https://doi.org/10.1177/0013164498058006009

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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