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Title: Classroom climate as perceived by Maltese and non-Maltese pupils in Malta
Authors: Vassallo, Brian
Keywords: Students -- Malta
Classroom environment -- Malta
Issue Date: 2008
Publisher: University of Malta. Faculty of Education
Citation: Vassallo, B. (2008). Classroom climate as perceived by Maltese and non-Maltese pupils in Malta. Malta Review for Educaional Research, 6(1), 80-97.
Abstract: An increasing challenge in providing a quality education for all is the new reality of a mixture of ethnicities in Maltese classrooms. This study focuses on perceived differences in classroom climate between Maltese and non- Maltese pupils. A multi-method approach, using both quantitative and qualitative paradigms was used to investigate differences in classroom climate perception by Year 6 primary (10-year-old) pupils in a stratified sample of schools from State, Church and Independent sectors. Classroom climate was measured along the nine factors of Clarity, Environment, Fairness, Interest, Order, Participation, Safety, Standards and Support. Results showed that, overall and in the State and Church sectors, Maltese pupils had a higher perception of positive classroom climate, most strongly in the dimension of Fairness, Clarity, and Safety dimensions. However, in Independent schools non-Maltese students perceived a slightly better climate on 5 dimensions, namely Participation, Environment, Interest, Standards and Support. It is recommended that teachers and school managers be offered opportunities to develop higher multicultural competences.
URI: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/19838
ISSN: 17269725
Appears in Collections:MRER, Volume 6, Issue 1
MRER, Volume 6, Issue 1

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