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The Role of Diversity Attitudes and Collaboration in Teacher Multicultural Self-Efficacy and Inclusive Practices (101812)
Session Chair: Janine Irvine
Saturday, 7 February 2026 15:10
Session: Session 4
Room: Opal 107 (Level 1)
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
This study investigates the predictors and outcomes of teacher multicultural self-efficacy (MSE) in the context of increasingly diverse classrooms. Three research questions guided the analysis: (1) What is the effect of diversity-related attitudes on teacher MSE? (2) What is the effect of teacher-perceived school collaboration on MSE? (3) To what extent do teachers’ MSE perceptions predict their engagement in culturally responsive teaching (CRT) and education for global citizenship (EGC) practices? The study draws on teacher survey data from the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS) 2022 for Sweden, Norway, and Estonia. Multiple regression models were estimated. Independent variables included teachers’ attitudes toward cultural diversity and perceived collaboration, while dependent variables included self-reported CRT and EGC practices. Results indicate that teachers who view cultural diversity as an enrichment report significantly higher MSE, while those perceiving diversity as a challenge show reduced MSE. Teacher-perceived collaboration was negatively associated with MSE, suggesting that increased collaboration may be accompanied by more reflective or critical evaluations of personal competence. In turn, MSE strongly predicted both CRT and EGC practices. The results underscore the need for professional development that fosters positive attitudes toward diversity and strengthens educators’ capacity to translate multicultural self-efficacy into inclusive teaching practices.
Authors:
Karolin Mae, Tallinn University, Estonia
About the Presenter(s)
Ms Karolin Mae is a University Doctoral Student at Tallinn University in Estonia
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