Journal of New Approaches in Educational Research
Volume 6, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 71-77

The intercultural sensitivity of chilean teachers serving an immigrant population in schools (Article) (Open Access)

Mendoza K.M.* , Henríquez S.S. , Carrillo M.F. , Bravo P.R.
  • a Centro de Estudios Migratorios e Interculturales, Universidad Católica del Maule, Chile
  • b Centro de Estudios Migratorios e Interculturales, Universidad Católica del Maule, Chile
  • c Facultad de Educación y Humanidades, Universidad del Bío-Bío, Chile
  • d Facultad de Educación, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Chile

Abstract

The objective of this article is to evaluate the intercultural sensitivity of teachers working in culturally diverse classrooms, and to analyse differences in intercultural sensitivity based on the gender, age, training (advanced training courses), and intercultural experience of the teachers. A quantitative approach with a comparative descriptive design was chosen. The Intercultural Sensitivity Scale was used, composed of 24 statements, which were responded to by 50 teachers. The results show that teachers possess moderate intercultural sensitivity and that the highest rated competencies are trust and attention to communication. © NAER Journal of New Approaches in Educational Research 2017.

Author Keywords

Intercultural education Cultural diversity affectivity Immigration

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85040785370&doi=10.7821%2fnaer.2016.8.173&partnerID=40&md5=4f31d74dceaacaa4b54c8839c0350937
DOI: 10.7821/naer.2016.8.173
ISSN: 22547339
Cited by: 2
Original Language: English