Physical Education Teachers� and Teacher Candidates� Attitudes Toward Cultural Pluralism
- Autores: Luis Columna, John T. Foley, Rebecca K. Lytle
- Localización: Journal of teaching in physical education, ISSN 0273-5024, Vol. 29, Nº. 3, 2010, págs. 295-311
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
The purpose of this study was to analyze both male and female physical education teacher attitudes toward cultural pluralism and diversity. Participants (N = 433)were adapted physical education specialists, physical education generalists, and teacher candidates. The research method was a descriptive cross-sectional survey (Fraenkel & Wallen, 1990). Data were collected using a modified version of the Pluralismand Diversity Attitude Assessment survey (Stanley, 1997). Mann-Whitney U tests showed no significant differences in attitude scores between teachers and teacher candidates. However, women�s attitude scores were significantly higher than men�s. Further Friedman�s ANOVA test showed statistical differences on the survey�s constructs for gender and professional status. Post hoc analysis indicated that the groups scored significantly higher on the construct, Value Cultural Pluralism than Implement Cultural Pluralism. This means teachers generally valuedcultural diversity, but struggled to implement culturally responsive pedagogy. In conclusion, physical educators may need better preparation to ensure cultural competence
