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ERIC Number: ED633367
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 249
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-3794-1858-8
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Preparedness to Work with Diverse Learners: A Mixed-Methods Study on the Multicultural Attitudes and Multicultural Efficacy of University Education Candidates
Kolmer, Susan C.; Perdue, Meghan J.; Phillips, Rachel L.
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Lipscomb University
The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to examine if there were differences in university education candidates' multicultural attitudes and multicultural efficacy from the beginning to the end of the education program at Southern Christian College (SCC) as measured from January 2021 to the beginning of September 2022. Additionally, researchers investigated whether there were differences in candidates' multicultural attitudes and multicultural efficacy based on their level of study (undergraduate or graduate). Finally, researchers sought to understand candidates' perceptions regarding how, if at all, the university education program prepared them to work with diverse learners. Researchers obtained quantitative data collected by SCC's College of Education in 2021 and 2022 using the Teacher Multicultural Attitudes Survey (TMAS) and a portion of the Multicultural Efficacy Survey (MES). In 2022, researchers also created a questionnaire entitled Perceptions of Diversity Preparedness (PDP) and used it to collect qualitative data from candidates at SCC. Researchers found that while there were slight differences overall as well as in undergraduate and graduate scores, there were no statistically significant differences in candidates' multicultural attitude and multicultural efficacy scores as measured by the TMAS and the MES between pretests collected at the beginning of candidates' programs of study and posttests collected at the end. The qualitative analyses revealed five themes from candidates' perceptions: Specific courses, elements within courses, placements and field experiences, strategies for engaging with diverse learners, and differentiation. Findings did not support the researchers' hypotheses; however, the qualitative portion of the study revealed that many candidates' felt positively about the preparation they had received at SCC regarding working with diverse learners. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
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Language: English
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