Demographic Profile, Cultural Awareness, and Attitude of Thai Students towards Filipino English Teachers
Journal Title: Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal - Year 2025, Vol 35, Issue 4
Abstract
English, as a global language, plays a vital role in international communication. In Thailand, Filipino English teachers significantly contribute to bilingual education by bridging cultural gaps and enhancing learning experiences. This study employed a predictive correlational design to examine how Thai students’ cultural awareness of Filipino culture influences their attitudes toward Filipino teachers. It aimed to determine whether greater cultural awareness fosters more positive attitudes and to identify specific cultural factors shaping these perceptions. The study involved 125 Grade 6 bilingual students from a public primary school in Chonburi, Thailand, who completed validated questionnaires addressing their demographic profiles, cultural awareness, and attitudes. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA to explore differences in attitudes based on demographic factors and multiple regression to identify predictors of attitudes. The results revealed a strong positive correlation between cultural awareness and attitudes, with cultural adaptability, sensitivity, and teaching passion identified as key predictors of favorable perceptions. Students expressed positive views on Filipino teachers’ teaching abilities and language skills, while demographic factors such as age and gender showed no significant influence. This study highlights the importance of fostering cultural awareness to improve student-teacher relationships in multicultural settings, emphasizing culturally responsive teaching to enhance effective and inclusive education.
Authors and Affiliations
Cris Daniel Pabonita
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP767676
- DOI 10.70838/pemj.350401
- Views 18
- Downloads 0
Relationships among Academic Delay of Gratification, Motivated Learning Strategies, and Academic Grit in Manila City Medical Students
To become a physician, one must invest a significant amount of time and resist immediate gratification for something more rewarding and fulfilling in the future. Additionally, being in medical school also requires persev...
Effective 21st Century Teachers: An Analysis of Students' Perspectives
This study looked into the characteristics of effective teachers of today as perceived by the 121 Engineering, Business, and IT students at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Al Musannah (UTAS-A), Oman. T...
Teachers' Perceptions of Learners with Learning Disabilities in Masara Child Find Policy: A Phenomenology
Inclusive education presented significant challenges globally, particularly for educators who navigated resource constraints and societal barriers. Despite initiatives like the Masara Child Find Policy in the Philippines...
Digital Technologies on Personnel Engagement and Retention in Human Resource Management 4.0
This research examines the influence of digital technologies on personnel engagement and retention within companies in Taguig City, Philippines, through the lens of HRM 4.0. The study explores how digital employee experi...
Exploring Coaching Styles of Cooperating Teachers
This study focused on examining the various coaching styles employed by the selected five (5) cooperating teachers towards pre-service teachers in Holy Trinity College of General Santos City, specifically the elementary...