Self-Assessment Inclusion Scale (SAIS): A Tool for Measuring Inclusive Competence and Sensitivity

Abstract

Recent studies highlight the fact that the establishment of an inclusive school is regarded as a requirement for the growth of a pluralistic, democratic society in which each form of diversity is welcomed and valued and the maintenance of social justice is a top priority. The aim of this research was to design and validate the Self-Assessment Inclusion Scale (SAIS) and test it in the population of teachers in Greece and Cyprus. The SAIS scale aims to self-assess the participants’ inclusive competence. Its ultimate goal is to help people to consider their skills, knowledge, and awareness of themselves in their interactions with others. The validation of the SAIS scale took place between October 2022 and February 2023 in 401 teachers in Greece and Cyprus using convenient sampling. The sample consisted of all school grades teachers. The findings imply that the participants were willing to consider their teaching methods and behavior and that they were aware of some of their own biases and stereotypes. In conclusion, the self-assessment scale used in this study to assess inclusive competence was found to be valid and useful in assessing participants' cultural awareness, knowledge, behaviors, and attitudes.