Building Cultural Competency in Instructors | Origin: ED404
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Building Cultural Competency in Instructors
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I have learned that I will continue to grow as a human being by being aware of my own biases. By deciding to look at things differently and acknowledging that certain beliefs can be changed at any time. I have learned a lot from the book, "The Four Agreements", it speaks extensively about assumptions and how we make them all the time, but by noticing this and questioning it, it then allows for growth.
So far, I have learned that we all have biases, but it is about what you do with those biases. I acknowledge that I have some and I am striving to be a better human in all aspects.
To have the students and staff feel like they have been seen, heard and know that I am listening to them.
This was a pretty great course. It helped remind me of my mission statement and what I want to bring to the classroom everyday.
I've taken a Masters level multi-cultural class so I feel that I had these topics fairly well in hand, it's always nice to have a review though!
Build a foundation of trust. Students need to trust in the fact you want them to succeed.
Comment on April Quinton's post: Good point! this can help me see through other people's eyes when having personal interactions.
Bias is something that students observe very quickly and will affect there performance in school and in life.
Promote self awareness within students teach them efforts and outcomes encourage passions
Comment on Cheryl Herrington's post: Yes, I think by treating students with respect and understanding has always been a positive outcome
Comment on Cheryl Herrington's post: Yes I feel we need to support students so that they are able to pusue their goals
Awareness: Recognizing one's own cultural biases and assumptions.
Respect: Valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
Communication: Effectively engaging with students from different cultures.
Adaptability: Adjusting teaching methods to accommodate diverse learners.
Inclusion: Creating a welcoming environment for all students.
I think self awareness is key to implementing cultural competency. Cultural competency gives you the tools to consider alternate perspectives than your own inherent biases.
Demonstrating empathy towards others' perspectives and experiences, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
I am going to better create an environment of equal learning in a diverse classroom by understand my students individual backgrounds.
Use each teaching/learning experience to gain the most you can out of it. Knowledge is free and something that no one can take away once it is learned.
While you may see everyone for who they are, it may not be their life's experience. Take the time to get to know the individual, appreciate what you can learn from them and reciprocate by sharing the knowledge you possess.
Equity is not the same as equality. I think that is important.
Building cultural competency in instructors is essential for creating inclusive and effective learning environments. Applying Professional development, Self-Reflection, Exposure to Diversity and Inclusion, Collaboration and Support, and Feedback into our personal development growth plan will prioritize the development of cultural competency among instructors, educational institutions can create more inclusive and equitable learning environments.
