📄 Abstract
This study described the diversity in the classroom and multicultural awareness of teachers in public elementary schools in Talomo District, Division of Davao City. This study used the non-experimental quantitative research design utilizing correlational method. The respondents of this study were composed of 133 teachers in public elementary schools using the universal sampling. The data analysis utilized the mean, Pearson r, and regression analysis. The findings revealed that the diversity in the classroom of teachers and their multicultural awareness were oftentimes manifested. It was found out that there was a significant relationship between diversity in the classroom and multicultural awareness of teachers in public elementary schools. It shown further that the domains of diversity in the classroom significantly influenced the multicultural awareness of teachers in public elementary schools. Based on the findings, public elementary schools should improve diversity practices and enhance multicultural awareness by fostering inclusive classroom environments, promoting cultural sensitivity training, encouraging innovative teaching strategies, and strengthening teacher-student relationships across diverse backgrounds. These efforts can help establish a supportive and culturally responsive educational environment for all learners.
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📚 How to Cite:
Arlyn F. Caputolan, Josephine B. Baguio , DIVERSITY IN THE CLASSROOM AND MULTICULTURAL AWARENESS OF TEACHERS IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS , Volume 11 , Issue 7, july 2025, EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR) , DOI: https://doi.org/10.36713/epra23466