Exploring the experiences of elementary teachers after completing Child Teacher Relationship Training (CTRT): Implications for teaching in diverse school settings.

Abstract

Professional development programs and interventions that focus on helping teachers work sensitively with culturally diverse students can help raise teachers' awareness about school climate, academic environment, and cultural values. In-depth analysis of all data collected through semistructured interviews revealed Child Teacher Relationship Training (CTRT) contributed to raising teachers' cultural awareness. The main findings include diversity, personal values, cultural awareness, impact of the training, and attuned relationships. Limitations, future research, and implications of the findings are discussed.