Behavioral Rubric for Intercultural Competence

Subgroup Size

Entire group

Duration

30 minutes

External Cost

No

Lesson Plan

Source

This rubric was adapted by Katherine N. Yngve, CILMAR, IDA+A, Purdue University, from the following:

 

Ruben, B. D. (1976). Assessing communication competency for intercultural adaptation. Group & Organization Studies, 1(3), 334-354.

 

IDI, LLC. (2019). Intercultural development continuum. https://idiinventory.com/products/the-intercultural-development-continuum-idc/

 

Tags:

  1. ambiguity
  2. assessment instruments
  3. CILMAR staff collection
  4. comfort with difference
  5. empathy
  6. formative assessment
  7. k-12
  8. respect
  9. rubrics
  10. self-awareness

It can be used as a formative assessment to set the tone for appropriate and effective behavior in any group of culture-crossers. It can also be used by an observer or instructor to grade behavior(s) of an individual or a group. Triangulation of observed behavior with expressed self-assessment can, in the hands of a good debriefer or coach, lead to strong "a-ha" moments.