Teacher Multicultural Attitude Survey – TMAS

I find teaching a culturally diverse student group rewarding.

Teaching methods need to be adapted to meet the needs of a culturally diverse student group.

Sometimes I think there is too much emphasis placed on multicultural awareness and training for teachers.

Teachers have the responsibility to be aware of their students’ cultural backgrounds.

I frequently invite extended family members (e.g., cousins, grandparents, godparents) to attend parent-teacher conferences.

It is not the teacher’s responsibility to encourage pride in one’s culture.

As classrooms become more culturally diverse, the teacher’s job becomes increasingly challenging.

I believe the teacher’s role needs to be redefined to address the needs of students from culturally diverse backgrounds.

When dealing with bilingual students, some teachers may misinterpret different communication styles as behavioral problems.

As classrooms become more culturally diverse, the teacher’s job becomes increasingly rewarding.

I can learn a great deal from students with culturally different backgrounds.

Multicultural training for teachers is not necessary.

In order to be an effective teacher, one needs to be aware of cultural differences present in the classroom.

Multicultural awareness training can help me work more effectively with a diverse student population.

Students should learn to communicate in English only.

Today’s curriculum gives undue importance to multiculturalism and diversity.

I am aware of the diversity of cultural backgrounds in my classroom.

Regardless of the racial and ethnic makeup of my class, it is important for all students to be aware of multicultural diversity.

Being multiculturally aware is not relevant for the subject I teach.

Teaching students about cultural diversity will only create conflict in the classroom.