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Numerous measures exist to gain a full picture of a student's learning strengths and challenges. Following are examples of measures used to assess this Learner Factor. These measures should be administered and interpreted by experienced professionals.
Ethnic Identity Scale (EIS): (Umaña-Taylor et al., 2004): Measures ethnic identity exploration, resolution, and affirmation in adolescents and adults.
Sense of Belonging Scale: (Hoffman et al., 2002): Measures students' sense of affiliation and identification within the college environment
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