Cultural+Awareness+Survey

​This is a draft copy of the Culture Survey being worked on by Anne and Phil for the accreditation. If you want, please read through and make any suggestions. If you do make suggestions, put them in a different color to make it easier to see those suggestions.

I understand that some formatting was lost when I pasted this document onto this page. Focus your attention on the questions and grouping of questions. Thank you for your help with this survey.

Version:1.0 StartHTML:0000000196 EndHTML:0000191743 StartFragment:0000003968 EndFragment:0000191707 SourceURL:file://localhost/Users/siloahlutheran/Desktop/Cultural%20Awareness%20Survey.doc I think the survey looks pretty solid, but I have one early thought:

1. will this survey have any sort of explanation at its beginning prior to having students and/or parents take it? Im just thinking about possibly explaining what it is, what its purpose might be, and why are people being asked to take it? I think that might be helpful, otherwise some takers might feel like they are being "tricked" into giving info.

all for now,

jb

That is a good suggestion, we could include a cover letter to parents explaining the accreditation process, and that this was a recommendation from them. It could also be stated that this would be a good way to anonymously let the school know what things could be improved, and where we are meeting the needs of our parents and students.

Dr Phil, Maybe change "frequently, seldom, etc." for the "how often" question to "Daily, Weekly, Bi-Weekly" or some other less nebulous sense of time. A person who lives in a very homogenized community may think frequently means something totally different from a person who lives in a very diverse community. Just a thought, but that may level the questioning a bit to more accurately measure. Also, always include "Other" for ethnicity. How do you distinguish between cultural intolerance and racism in the My thoughts (in general) section? Finally, can you add a write -in question to let people freely express their thoughts on these topics? -boB

Phil- Not bad- one suggestion though- in the "My Thoughts" section, you may wish to consider having a "partially agree / disagree" category. There are a few of those questions that I wouldn't feel comfortable saying either "neutral" or "agree" to if I were taking this survey. Would it be possible to define "racism" in general? (I've learned that there are many definitions...) ~Nel

​Phil, sorry about the noncolor. Still practicing how to do this. Being new on faculty I wasn't sure why this was being developed but I now understand it's part of the accrediation process. How would this be given to younger students-orally? Not sure how K4/K5 would be able to answer the questions. Parents would have to help them(?) I think this survey would be helpful to staff to be more aware of how their students feel. I would hope students would be honest and not consider it a "joke" and not answer inappropriately(?) I also think a cover letter would be a great idea to understand we are genuinely interested in their honest answers. Would this be sent home or done at school? Would parents be offered the opportunity to "proof" it and give their suggestions? I am very impressed with the depth of the questions and how this offers and opportunity for the students to know how much we care and want to do our best to show them we are interested in how they feel.Nancy

I wonder if we could make an easier survey with only 15-20 total questions to use for K4-2nd grade that would be given orally at school. I could use some suggestions for how to word those questions. - Phil

**Cultural Awareness Survey** Date: _

__ **Who am I?**


 * Directions: Circle the answer that bests describes you.**__


 * 1) I am
 * Male
 * Female
 * 1) I am
 * In K4-2nd grade
 * In 3rd – 5th grade
 * In 6th – 8th grade
 * A parent or guardian
 * A teacher
 * Other
 * 1) I am
 * African American
 * Asian
 * Hispanic
 * Native American
 * White
 * Other
 * 1) How long have you lived in the United States?
 * Less than 1 year
 * Between 1 and 5 years
 * Between 5 and 10 years
 * More than 10 years
 * I was born in the United States
 * 1) Have you gone to school anywhere besides Siloah Lutheran School?
 * Yes
 * No

**My Actions (in general)**

Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Never - How would this be for how often this are done?
 * Please use this scale to respond to the following questions:**
 * 1 = almost never, 2 = seldom, 3 = sometimes, 4 = frequently**

Other ways that I interact with people of different backgrounds: (free response)
 * 1) How often do you interact with (talk to or write to) people who have a different economic background than you?
 * 2) How often do you interact with (talk to or write to) people who are a different gender than you?
 * 3) How often do you interact with (talk to or write to) people who speak a different language than you?
 * 4) How often do you interact with (talk to or write to) people who are from a different country than you?
 * 5) How often do you interact with (talk to or write to) people who have different physical or mental abilities than you?
 * 6) How often do you interact with (talk to or write to) people who are a different race than you?
 * 7) How often do you interact with (talk to or write to) people who are a different religion than you?
 * 8) How often do you discuss issues related to your race with friends?
 * 9) How often do you challenge others who make negative racial/ethnic comments?
 * 10) How often do you use language that reinforces negative stereotypes?
 * 11) How often do you take the time to get to know people from different cultures?
 * 12) How often do you interact with (talk to or write to) people who are a different gender than you?
 * 13) How often do you educate yourself about other cultures?

**My Thoughts (in general)**


 * Please use this scale to answer the following questions:**
 * D = disagree, PD = Partially Disagree, N = neutral, PA = Partially Agree, A = agree**

Other thoughts I have about people of different backgrounds: __(free response)__
 * 1) I have developed an awareness of different cultures and ways of life in the United States.
 * 2) I have developed an awareness of people and values outside the United States.
 * 3) My own background often influences how I view myself and others.
 * 4) I know if people around me are intolerant of other cultures.
 * 5) I find it difficult to distinguish facts from opinions when it comes to diversity issues.
 * 6) I can communicate effectively with others from backgrounds different from mine.
 * 7) I think that white people’s racism toward racial minority groups still is a major problem in America.
 * 8) I would enjoy living in a neighborhood that is racially diverse.
 * 9) I think that racial minorities complain too much about racial discrimination.
 * 10) Discrimination against blacks is no longer a problem in the United States.
 * 11) I think that blacks are too demanding in their push for equal rights.
 * 12) I think my culture is right and other cultures are wrong.
 * 13) I feel that people from other cultures and backgrounds can give me fresh ideas and a different perspective to a situation.
 * 14) I am proud of the special characteristics f my own culture.
 * 15) I am most comfortable working with people of my own race.

My Thoughts (concerning Siloah)

Please use this scale to answer the following questions:
 * D = disagree, PD = Partially Disagree, N = neutral, PA = Partially Agree, A = agree**

__ Other thoughts on Siloah and Diversity: __(free response)
 * 1) I think that Siloah promotes values representative of diverse cultures.
 * 2) I feel everyone’s opinion is listened to at Siloah.
 * 3) I feel free to tell parents, teachers and administration what I really think.
 * 4) I have confidence and trust in the parents of Siloah.
 * 5) I have confidence and trust in the faculty and staff of Siloah.
 * 6) I have confidence and trust in the students of Siloah.
 * 7) At Siloah, everyone is treated the same regardless of race or gender.
 * 8) Teachers at Siloah are aware of differences and attempt to relate to those differences.
 * 9) A person’s social and economic class do not affect how he or she is treated at Siloah.
 * 10) Differences in family make-up are acknowledged and addressed at Siloah.
 * 11) I consider the students to be successful at Siloah.
 * 12) To be successful at Siloah, there are unwritten rules that all are expected to follow.
 * 13) I feel that I am part of Siloah.
 * 14) I am satisfied with the respect I receive from others at Siloah.
 * 15) I am part of the majority culture at Siloah.
 * 16) I enjoy being associated with Siloah.
 * 17) I feel welcomed by people of Siloah Lutheran Church.

**What is Racism?

Some feel that it can be difined as .... (enter appropriate definition)

What do you feel it means to be a racist? _(free response)**