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Table 4 Exploratory factor analysis of pre-survey and post-survey items

From: Creating inclusive classrooms by engaging STEM faculty in culturally responsive teaching workshops

Prompt for each pre- and post-survey item (variables):

Please rate your level of knowledge for each of the following topics. Likert scale: 1, not at all knowledgeable (i.e., I am unfamiliar with the topic); 2, somewhat knowledgeable (i.e., I have heard of the topic but could not readily explain it to someone else); 3, knowledgeable (i.e., I have heard of the topic and could readily explain what it means to someone else); and 4, highly knowledgeable (i.e., I understand the current research on the topic and use it to inform the way I teach)

Social identity awareness factor (n = 71)

 Variables

Pre-survey factor loadings

Post-survey factor loadings

  Socioeconomic status (SES)

0.910

0.859

  First-generation students

0.890

0.800

  Underrepresented minority (URM)

0.878

0.788

Cronbach’s alpha

0.872

0.749

Barriers to student success factor (n = 68)

 Variables

Pre-survey factor loadings

Post-survey factor loadings

  Inclusive teaching practices

0.713

0.581

  Stereotype threat

0.661

0.563

  Implicit vs. explicit bias

0.522

0.596

  Microaggressions

0.687

0.633

  Classroom climate

0.819

0.872

  Academic culture

0.525

0.581

Cronbach’s alpha

0.817

0.800