Language Justice: A Self-Assessment Scale

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We all have certain dispositions and habits (more or less conscious) about language. We all exert power (with or without knowing) through our languaging.

Curious where you stand on a scale about supporting and effecting language-based justice?

Check ONE option each on the 4 scales below that frankly/best represent your "current" belief, habit, or action and instantly receive a score! Thei automated email you'll receive (in the email that this survey records for sending you a copy) will also include a few tips by score range.

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DISPOSITION -- select only ONE option

15 points

I currently typically do this

I stop students while they’re speaking to correct them

I mark any writing for language issues

I feel annoyed by language issues but resist marking them all the time

I prioritize learning goals, addressing language issues when relevant

I teach then test a language item only if and when it’s part of course goal

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POWER -- select ONE option only

15 points

I currently typically do this

I use standard English to exert power over minority or multilingual speakers

I show discomfort when others' use of language(s) isn’t understood

I tolerate languages/variations used by others around me

I encourage the use of all languages/varieties, fostering learning, confidence, and respect

I actively advocate for multilingual learners and language diversity and justice

I currently typically do this

I use standard English to exert power over minority or multilingual speakers

I show discomfort when others' use of language(s) isn’t understood

I tolerate languages/variations used by others around me

I encourage the use of all languages/varieties, fostering learning, confidence, and respect

I actively advocate for multilingual learners and language diversity and justice

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ALLIANCE -- select ONE option only

15 points

I currently typically do this

I enforce rigid monolingual standards required by the department or institution

I do not let students use diverse languages because I don’t understand them all

I feel helpless and continue with the status quo

I resist inequities created by relative power of languages

I take action to counter unfair and unjust effects of language ideologies/policies

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EFFORT -- select ONE option only

15 points

I currently typically do this

Fail students for language errors, in essence using unlimited negative credit

Dock grades for language issues without clear policy/validity of assessment

Point out patterns of errors for student to learn to address

Teach rhetorical decision making about language use/variation

Foster critical language awareness, including about language politics

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