Study title

Teachers' and Student Teachers' Intercultural Competencies 2019-2021

Dataset ID Number

FSD3833

Persistent identifiers

https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3833
https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd3833

Data Type

Quantitative

Authors

• Rissanen, Inkeri (Tampere University)
• Kuusisto, Elina (Tampere University)

Abstract

The study examined teachers' and student teachers' intercultural competencies and views on the malleability of people and groups and the importance of cultural diversity in teaching. The survey was answered by primary school teachers and students enrolled in pedagogical studies at Tampere University.

First, respondents were asked about their views on the capacity of people and groups of people to change, as well as their experiences and attitudes towards cultural diversity. They were then asked to assess the characteristics of people and groups of people through a variety of statements and perspectives. The second part of the questionnaire asked respondents to reflect on teaching in culturally diverse contexts. For example, respondents were asked how much they had encountered cultural diversity in their work or studies, and how they themselves assessed the relevance of teaching culturally diverse groups of students. The final section asked about perceptions of cultures through different perspectives.

Background variables included gender, age (categorized), teaching experience (categorized), province and school size (categorized).

Keywords

cultural pluralism; culture; ethnic groups; immigrants; primary school teachers; special education teachers; teachers

Topic Classification

• Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Compulsory and pre-school education (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Cultural activities and participation (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Series

Individual datasets

Distributor

Finnish Social Science Data Archive

Access

The dataset is (C) available only for research including master's theses.

Data Collector

• Rissanen, Inkeri (Tampere University)
• Kuusisto, Elina (Tampere University)

Funders

• Academy of Finland (323176)

Time Period Covered

2019 – 2021

Collection Dates

2019-10-25 – 2021-01-31

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

Students participating in pedagogical studies at the Faculty of Education and Culture of Tampere University and teachers of primary schools from the schools selected in the study

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Non-probability: Purposive

The survey is addressed to students enrolled in pedagogical studies at the Faculty of Education and Culture of Tampere University. In addition, teachers of primary schools from the schools selected for the study responded to the survey. The aim was to select schools of different sizes from different parts of Finland and from different demographic areas.

Collection Mode

Self-administered questionnaire: Web-based (CAWI)

Research Instrument

Structured questionnaire

Data File Language

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The data files of this dataset are available in the following languages: Finnish.

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Data Version

1.0

Completeness of Data and Restrictions

For identification purposes, the age and teaching experience variables were classified and the variable describing school size was bottom coded at FSD. In addition, open-ended responses of the type " other what" and the feedback and interview variables were removed from the data set at FSD. Other open-ended responses were anonymized at FSD. The changes made by FSD are indicated by [square brackets].

The subject variable (Oppiaine) for teachers was not submitted to FSD.

Weighting

There are no weight variables in the data.

Citation Requirement

The data and its creators shall be cited in all publications and presentations for which the data have been used. The bibliographic citation may be in the form suggested by the archive or in the form required by the publication.

Bibliographical Citation

Rissanen, Inkeri (Tampere University) & Kuusisto, Elina (Tampere University): Teachers' and Student Teachers' Intercultural Competencies 2019-2021 [dataset]. Version 1.0 (2024-11-26). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3833

Deposit Requirement

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Disclaimer

The original data creators and the archive bear no responsibility for any results or interpretations arising from the reuse of the data.

Related Publications

Jaatinen, R., Kuusisto, E., Rissanen, I. (2023) Kulttuuria koskevat arkiteoriat osana opettajien kulttuurienvälisiä valmiuksia. Aikuiskasvatus. 43(4), 243-256. https://doi.org/10.33336/aik.127921

Rissanen, I. & Kuusisto, E. (2023). The Role of Growth Mindset in Shaping Teachers' Intercultural Competencies: A Study Among Finnish Teachers. British Educational Research Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/berj.3875.

Rissanen, I., Kuusisto, E. & McMullen, J. (2023). Identifying core beliefs of an intercultural educator: how polyculturalism and group malleability beliefs shape teachers' pedagogical thinking and practice. Social Psychology of Education 26, 1201-1225. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11218-023-09785-z

Rissanen, I., Kuusisto, E., Timm, S., & Kaukko, M. (2023). Diversity beliefs are associated with orientations to teaching for diversity and social justice: A study among German and Finnish student teachers. Teaching and Teacher Education, 123, 103996. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2022.103996.

Rissanen, I. & Kuusisto, E. (2022). Kulttuurienvälisten valmiuksien perustaa tutkimassa: opettajien arkiteoriat ja orientaatiot. Psykologia 57(2), 140-156. https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:tuni-202211158387