A Study of multicultural awareness among Language Teachers

Esa, Zaleha and Muhamad, Ainon Jariah and S.Dukuly, Varfee (2015) A Study of multicultural awareness among Language Teachers. In: International Conference for Academic Disciplines London, UK, 3 - 6 November 2015, London, UK. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

The population of linguistically and culturally diverse students in tertiary education in Malaysia has increased steadily since the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) intensified the concept of internationalisation. This changing demographics make it incumbent upon teachers to know their students' cultures.This paper examines multiculturalism as perceived by language teachers at International Islamic University Malaysia.Research has shown that teachers' awareness of multiculturalism of their students will have a direct affect toward the students behaviour and academic outcomes.The aim of this study was to ascertain whether language teachers are aware of multiculturalism. A questionnaire was given to 40 language teachers. The research methodology and some of the findings from the study will be described.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Slide Presentation)
Additional Information:	421/48635
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1025 Teaching (principles and practices)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Centre for Languages and Pre-University Academic Development (CELPAD) > English Language Division
Depositing User:	AssoProfDr Ainon Jariah Muhamad
Date Deposited:	15 Jan 2016 10:17
Last Modified:	20 Jun 2017 15:30
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/48635

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