Resistant behaviors in multicultural courses are a common dilemma within counselor education. On the basis of psychological reactance theory (J. W. Brehm, 1966), the authors created a multicultural training reactance scale to measure the construct. Exploratory factor analysis and initial reliability and validity data are presented, followed by…

In this article, the author presents a framework for measuring the validity and appropriateness of multicultural materials for inclusion in the music curriculum. Music educators continually try to help students understand music within its cultural context. To meet this goal, music materials should approach some level of authenticity. The author…

Discusses challenges to the development of culturally responsive assessments, focusing on issues of validity that include construct underrepresentation, score generalizability, curricular relevance, value implications, and content/experience bias. (SLD)

Discusses issues related to standardized testing and a national art curriculum. Maintains that cultural diversity among students makes valid and fair assessment difficult. Argues that teachers should be trained in the use of authentic assessment methods. (CFR)