An estimate of the homophobic in the future teachers of secondary education

Authors

  • Melani Penna Tosso Universidad Técnica de Manabí
  • Mercedes Sánchez Sáinz Universidad Complutense de Madrid
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/rie.33.1.179671
Keywords: Homophobia, secondary education, teachers, evaluation

Abstract

This paper aimed at measuring for the first time homophobia levels (inter alia) among Secondary Education teachers in Spain. The sample was composed of 214 students (n=214) of the University´s Master´s Degree in Teacher Training: Secondary and Upper Secondary Education, Vocational Training and Language Teaching (MFPS).   For this purpose, a survey validated by a committee of experts and a pilot study were conducted. The findings suggest that 20 % of prospective teachers showed a homophobic attitude, especially at cognitive and affective levels.

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Author Biographies

Melani Penna Tosso, Universidad Técnica de Manabí

Docente Investigadora

Facultad de Filosofía, Letras y Ciencias de la Educación

Universidad Técnica de Manabí

Mercedes Sánchez Sáinz, Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Personal Docente e Investigador

Directora Master de Educación Especial

Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación

Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Published
09-01-2015
How to Cite
Penna Tosso, M., & Sánchez Sáinz, M. (2015). An estimate of the homophobic in the future teachers of secondary education. Journal of Educational Research, 33(1), 83–98. https://doi.org/10.6018/rie.33.1.179671
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