Teachers facing intercultural education: the challenge of in situ training programs
Abstract
The diversity of students in today’s classrooms because of immigration demands a suitable response on behalf of education systems. This study analyzed Pre-school and Primary Education teachers´ perception of their training needs for Intercultural Education using a descriptive survey design. The sample comprised 368 Pre-school and Primary Education teachers in Galicia, Spain. The results showed that participants regarded as necessary the introduction of Intercultural Education in teacher training. Age and professional experience played a significant role in teachers´ opinions, while school year, teachers´ qualifications, and interaction with immigrant students did not have an impact on teachers’ opinion.
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