Cultural Competence Project by

Education

lexusbucher — 2025-02-21 18:21:51 UTC

Cultural Competence can enhance mutual respect in the classroom, improve communication, provide a more supportive learning environment, and increase critical thinking and innovation. Teaching cultural competence can help make institutions and classrooms more welcoming and accessible to all types of students.

Definition and Terms Video

lexusbucher — 2025-02-21 18:25:30 UTC

This is so important, especially in the U.S., we are a country build by people from all around the world with so many different cultures. Some people have issues when interacting with another person from a different background. Maybe if more people were educated about cultural competence, this problem would be reduced. ExtendaTouch is taking a good initiative by creating a space where people can connect, speak and learn about cultural competence.

Case Study

lexusbucher — 2025-02-21 18:34:52 UTC

15 year old Pablo, already involved in the juvenile justice system, is now also struggling with mental health issues. Pablo has behavioral problems which worsened after his father's death. He experienced with drugs and alcohol at a young age due to being in a gang. His mother worked long hours so she was always hard to contact. Until a counselor met with Pablo and his mother, explaining the circumstances. The counselor believer Pablos desire for independence from his family was influenced. She didn't know how to handle this cultural competently. I think she should involve the family more actively, and have mutual respect for both of them. Encourage Pablo to express his feelings and provide community resources and information for him to get better.

Ted Talk

lexusbucher — 2025-02-21 18:38:16 UTC

Dr. Martin shares the history of cultural competence, how we have lost the original vision of the concept, and methods to remedy this issue. Because therapy can't be the only safe space, we must improve the human experience. Dr. Martin specializes in racism related stress, racial identity development, and anti-racist and anti-oppressive care. Dr. Martin is passionate about mental health education, activism, and critical consciousness.

LGTBQ effects

lexusbucher — 2025-02-21 18:41:46 UTC

This website explains how to create a practice that welcomes the LGBTQ community, explains their challenges, and how to understand the terms.

Definition of Implicit Bias

lexusbucher — 2025-02-21 18:56:05 UTC

Implicit Biases is our automatic attitudes and stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions. They are hidden preferences or prejudices we have without even realizing it.

Examples of Implicit Bias

lexusbucher — 2025-02-21 18:59:07 UTC

Example: While a teacher might not realize they are favoring a group, this behavior can send the message that boys are better at math, then the girls. This discourages the girls from participating.

Name calling is Implicit Bias

lexusbucher — 2025-02-21 19:01:51 UTC

“Implicit biases may affect the behavior even of those individuals who have nothing but the best intentions.”

Implicit Bias Test

lexusbucher — 2025-02-21 19:08:12 UTC

If you want to see how you score on implicit bias this website has a test!

It's that easy

lexusbucher — 2025-02-21 19:15:39 UTC

My thoughts on Implicit Bias is that yes we may think these nasty things, but that just makes us human. It's all about how you say them, we should never put one another down as we all are living in the same universe. We should come together and be kind because it is that easy. Implicit bias should not be present in the classroom because it can lead to unfair treatment of students. When teachers have implicit biases, they might favor some students over others. This can affect how they grade, discipline, or interact with students. All students deserve to be treated fairly and have equal opportunities to succeed.

Why a Framework for Developing Cultural Competence Should Include Valuing Diversity

lexusbucher — 2025-02-21 19:23:04 UTC

Cultural diversity is crucial because it enriches societies by bringing together a variety of perspectives, traditions, and experiences. It fosters tolerance, understanding, and empathy among people of different backgrounds, leading to more innovative solutions, social cohesion, and a richer tapestry of human heritage.

Ongoing Self-Assessments

lexusbucher — 2025-02-22 00:43:52 UTC

This resource emphasizes that ongoing self assessment is crucial because it helps individuals recognize their own biases, understand their cultural influences, and identify areas for improvement.

Cultural Knowledge

lexusbucher — 2025-02-22 00:50:55 UTC

By actively seeking to learn about different cultures, individuals can better understand values, beliefs, and practices of others. This knowledge helps in building respectful and effective relationships.

Managing Differences and Ability to Adapt to the Cultural Needs of the Community

lexusbucher — 2025-02-22 00:59:39 UTC

By recognizing and valuing the diverse cultural backgrounds of students, teachers foster a sense of respect and inclusion. Adapting to the cultural needs of the community allows teachers to use teaching strategies that are more effective for students. This helps build trust and support from students.

Culturally Responsive Teaching

lexusbucher — 2025-02-22 01:13:56 UTC

To be effective in diverse classrooms, teachers must connect teaching materials to student's cultural backgrounds. Ignoring student norms causes resistance, while responsive teaching encourages involvement.

My Personal Reflection

lexusbucher — 2025-02-22 01:22:21 UTC

When I was in sixth grade, I was going through alot. My mother was not at her best. I would go to school and get judged by not only the students, but the teacher too. I felt hopeless and started lacking on my assignments due to not feeling welcome in the class anymore. I would spend most of my time indoors at recess, for "acting out" or for "not being nice." The teacher knew what I was going through at home and still did not listen to me when I tried explaining to her that I was tired and just wanted to be happy. Instead, she criticized me and made me feel like I was a menace to the classroom. This is my personal reflection of implicit bias because before everything went down at my home, I was a great student and friend. But when she found out what was going on, she told the class and I got made fun of.

Implicit Bias in Schools

lexusbucher — 2025-02-22 01:26:37 UTC

When Implicit Bias is not taken care of in schools students can preform poorly, start a hostile school environment for those students, reduce opportunities, and lower their self esteem.

Impact on Education

lexusbucher — 2025-02-22 01:44:21 UTC

Discussion how bias can affect the way certain learners are treated in the classroom.

Ways Teachers can Reduce Bias in the Classroom

lexusbucher — 2025-02-22 01:47:09 UTC

Cultivate awareness of their biases
Work to increase empathy and empathic communication
Practice mindfulness and loving-kindness
Develop cross-group friendships in their own lives

Understanding Teacher Bias

lexusbucher — 2025-02-22 01:49:57 UTC

As you begin to consider the presence of teacher bias in your classroom, start by taking account of where bias may exist and determine how everything from teaching materials to classroom decor can be updated to align with anti-bias teaching strategies and culturally responsive teaching strategies.