IQ Final Cultural Humility

Cultural humility

A process of reflection and lifelong inquiry, involving self-awareness of personal and cultural biases and sensitivity to significant cultural issues.

Best practice strategies to reduce bias

Five strategies: Self-Awareness, Practice Mindset, Intentional Review, Recognizing biases through reflection, and using identified best practice strategies.

Buzz word

Jargon that can be interpreted in different ways; popular words/phrases used to quickly communicate ideas that can be misleading.

Bias-free assessment tool

There is no such thing as a bias-free assessment tool; all assessments are culturally influenced.

Differential Item Functioning (DIF)

A method to check if test items function differently across groups with equal ability.

Differential Prediction

A regression-based validity analysis checking if a test predicts external criteria equally across groups.

Institutional barriers to cultural humility

Factors like limited training, non-diverse test norms, rigid protocols, and lack of interpreters that hinder culturally responsive assessment.

Counter strategies for institutional barriers

Strategies include culturally focused training, selecting appropriate norms, flexible protocols, and community engagement to promote cultural humility.

Test norms

Statistical data derived from a reference population used to interpret individual test scores.

Impact of non-diverse norms

If a norm group lacks diversity, individuals from underrepresented backgrounds may face biased interpretations or misdiagnoses.

Self-Awareness in assessments

Recognizing personal biases through tools and self-reflection during the assessment process.

Cultural awareness

Understanding and being sensitive to the cultural issues of others.

Misleading communication

Using buzzwords can lead to misinterpretations and damage effective communication.

Cultural bias

The presence of biases in assessments that arise from cultural misunderstandings or lack of cultural representation.

Ethnocentric policies

Policies that prioritize one culture over others, which can inhibit cultural humility in assessments.

Community partnerships

Collaborations with community entities that enhance understanding and responsiveness to cultural diversity.

Equitable access initiatives

Programs designed to ensure equal access to resources and opportunities in assessments.

Culturally informed policy reform

Changes to policies that incorporate cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in practice.

Rigidity in assessment protocols

Strict guidelines that do not allow flexibility which can lead to biased outcomes.

Productivity pressures

Expectations to perform efficiently which can hinder thorough cultural assessment practices.

Interpreters in assessments

Certified professionals who assist in effective communication during assessments for non-native speakers.