Internationalisation and Education: Cultural...

Internationalisation and Education: CulturalSensitivity among Teachers

Author Name : Ms. Lalita

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56025/IJARESM.2023.1201242635

ABSTRACT The internationalization of Higher Education, particularly teacher education, is currently being debated in many countries, as research has shown that high-quality teachers are one of the most important factors in achieving high-quality education. As more universities begin internationalizing their campuses, teacher education programs must inculcate awareness among teachers about students' cultural differences. Inculcating cultural sensitivity is very important as it is beneficial for in-service teachers and the students with whom they work. This study used a descriptive method to explore the cultural sensitivity among teachers and their knowledge of cultural differences. The questionnaire was sent to 106 secondary school teachers. According to the study's findings, while teachers were aware of cultural differences and capable of dealing with multicultural classrooms, they still needed to be trained to be more culturally sensitive.