A Qualitative Study on the Intercultural Educational Sensitivity of the Professors at the University of Malaga (Spain)

Abstract

This paper deals with the intercultural sensitivity of professors of Educational Sciences at the University of Malaga (Spain). The methodological approach of the study was qualitative, and the research techniques for data collection were in-depth interviews. The main technique for analyzing the information was content analysis. The results of the study show that the majority of university teachers identify interculturality as a value and a pedagogical proposal of great importance. Thus, there is a need to promote intercultural competences and a critical view of culture. In conclusion, the study highlights the existence of difficulties in developing interculturality, which requires a change towards comprehensive training and education in values in the university context.

Nationality as an Influential Variable with Regard to the Social Skills and Academic Success of Immigrant Students

“…In relation to this, some research shows that the development of positive social skills is related to better performance and therefore to a higher probability of academic success [27], which is a fundamental aspect in intercultural educational contexts [28] where social wellbeing and academic success depend on participation and social integration with the host community [29]. Also, there is evidence that shows that, in most cases, immigrant students do not achieve optimal levels of academic success [30].…”