Cultural Competence Wall by Drew Pyle

Religion's Effects on Child Development

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Diversity of Gender and Sexual Orientation

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Development of Gender Identity

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Familial Structure and Stability

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Socioeconomic Status

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Summary

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There are several factors that impact the personal growth and development of children and adolescents. Among them include socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and familial stability. Each have unique outcomes on development, including but not limited to: the formation of identity and personality; development of social skills, morals and ethics, and cognitive abilities; and changes in mental and physical health and well-being.

Implicit Bias

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Implicit bias is defined as a belief, attitude, or feeling that unconsciously affects one's understanding, actions, or decisions.

Cultural Competence

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Cultural competence is defined as the ability to acknowledge, appreciate, and interact with those of cultures or belief systems different from one's own.

Cultural Competence: American Psychological Association

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Implicit Bias in Education: Kirwan Institute | Ohio State University

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Implicit Bias: Simply Psychology

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Implicit Bias Examples:

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Unfair treatment in hiring decisions, law enforcement, or education because of someone's ethnicity or cultural background

Cultural Competence Examples:

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Workplace diversity programs, cultural immersion in educational curriculums, community services focused on equitable access to care for people of all cultural backgrounds

Cultural Competence Self-Assessment Guide

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Global and Cultural Competence Framework from Early Learning to Postsecondary Education

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Each Aspect of the Framework and its Significance

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Valuing diversity prevents exclusion, fosters cohesion, collaboration, and appreciation for unique perspectives.

Framework Aspects cont.

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Self-assessments identify strengths and weaknesses, bolster self-awareness, and encourage improvement

Framework Aspects cont.

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Managing differences reduces potential for conflict and increases productivity.

Framework Aspects cont.

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Willingness to develop cultural knowledge promotes empathy and respect among people, while also improving listening and communication skills.

Framework Aspects cont.

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Cultural adaptability enhances the effectiveness of services and programs by making them more relevant and accessible to diverse populations.

Cultural Competence Development: Meridian Counseling

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Reflection

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Each of the aforementioned factors can and will be seen or experienced in classrooms. Differences in these factors deeply influence how students interact with each other and with their teachers, as well as how teachers interact with their students and with other adults in their vicinity. For example, differences in identity or expression of gender, sexuality, religion, and ethnicity all heavily influence with whom students fraternize while in school. It is the duty of teachers to help students understand that these difference don't need to be divisive, and that listening to and sharing differing perspectives is what leads to individual and collective growth.

Reflecting on My Own Implicit Biases

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A few types of implicit bias I have found myself guilty of before are gender bias, age bias, affinity bias, and confirmation bias.

Reflection

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In my own future classrooms, I will create culturally immersive lessons which include all members of the diverse population of the school. I will exhibit an appreciation for diversity, routinely do self-assessments, and remain culturally adaptable and always willing to learn about other cultures.

Expectations and Academic Performance

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Teachers can maintain different expectations for students as result of implicit bias, which in turn can create discrepancies in academic performance for certain demographics.

Disciplinary Action

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Discrepancies in levels of discipline are common for teachers who are ignorant of their implicit biases.

Measuring Implicit Bias in Schools: Harvard School of Education

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Preferential Treatment

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Implicit biases can lead to preferential treatment for students who share affinities with teachers, and in turn excluding those who don't share the same affinities.

Reflection

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Preferential treatment is among the most common implicit biases involved in teacher-student relationships. It is human nature to gravitate towards those we share common ground with, but in the interest of inclusion and fairness, it should be avoided as much as possible.