Cross - cultural and ethical considerations in assessment

1. Cross - cultural and ethical considerations in assessment Discuss the �culture� in cross cultural assessment Summarize sources of measurement bias Linguistic considerations in test taking Psychometric Explanation for cultural bias Culture Fair Tests Ethical issues/guidelines in assessment Practice time Course Evaluations

2. What do we mean by culture? 1) To delineate people living in different countries To refer to minority groups within a particular country, for example Blacks and Latinos living in the US a set of shared values and behaviors that include beliefs, customs, morals, laws, etc., that are acquired by a person, shared in common with other members who are typically in close proximity, but different from those held by others living in same geographical setting

3. Measurement Bias - where can it occur? 1) Before the test � 2) In the Test Itself 3) In the decisions that are made on the basis of tests scores

4. Measurement Bias 1) Were loaded with items based on white middle class values/experiences 2) Penalized children w/ linguistic styles different from majority culture 3) Assessed cognitive styles often substantially different from those found in low income families 4) Were of no use in formulating instructional programs and 5) Were culturally biased and discriminated unfairly against racial and ethnic minorities