ERIC Number: EJ841388
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-0195-7597
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Promoting Multicultural Competence: Diversity Training for Transition Professionals
Lichtenstein, David; Lindstrom, Lauren; Povenmire-Kirk, Tiana
Journal for Vocational Special Needs Education, v30 n3 p3-15 Spr 2008
As post-school outcomes for diverse students with disabilities continue to fall short of those of their majority-culture peers, there is an increasingly urgent need to increase multicultural competence among transition professionals. This study used a pre-/post-test measure to assess changes in multicultural competence for a statewide group of education and rehabilitation staff following a one-time-only training. Findings produced mixed but limited results as to the efficacy of such training in multicultural competence. This suggests that short-term training may not produce powerful enough effects to impart long term changes; however, the results also imply that merely surveying staff about attitudes and practices may act to raise awareness and increase competence. Implications for future research and practice are discussed. (Contains 7 tables.)
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Disabilities, Cultural Awareness, Vocational Rehabilitation, Staff Development, Pretests Posttests, Consciousness Raising, Professional Development, Surveys, Statistical Analysis, Metacognition, Factor Analysis, Postsecondary Education, Career Exploration, High School Students
Journal for Vocational Special Needs Education. c/o Center for Education and Work, 964 Educational Sciences Builidng, 1025 West Johnson Street, Madison, WI 53706. Tel: 608-263-2724; Fax: 608-262-3050; Web site: http://www.cew.wisc.edu/JVSNE
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Oregon
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