Cultural Diversity Awareness Inventory: Assessing the Sensitivity of Preservice Teachers.

Larke, Patricia J.

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Publication Date: 1990

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Cultural Diversity Awareness Inventory: Assessing the Sensitivity of Preservice Teachers.

Larke, Patricia J.

Action in Teacher Education, v12 n3 p23-30 Fall 1990

Study assessed the cultural sensitivity levels of female Anglo- and Mexican-American elementary preservice teachers (n=51) upon completion of a multicultural education course. Results indicated one course was insufficient to change attitudes to accept and respect student diversity. Most preferred not to work with students from different cultures. Recommendations are provided. (SM)

Descriptors: Anglo Americans, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Pluralism, Culture Contact, Elementary Education, Ethnic Relations, Females, Higher Education, Measures (Individuals), Mexican Americans, Minority Groups, Multicultural Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Student Teacher Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires

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Language: English

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