Building Cultural Competency in Instructors | Origin: ED404
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Building Cultural Competency in Instructors
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As educators, we must be great mentors and remain true to our profession, treating everyone with respect, equality, and justice.
Be aware of others, come to the table with compassion and understanding and always respond with grace and kindness before anything else.
To create an environment of respect and kindness among students and peers.
Know that we have an impact on the students for good or for bad. Choose to have a positive impact.
“I am committed to fostering cultural competence by respecting diversity, practicing empathy, and engaging in lifelong learning to promote inclusion and equity.”
Giving strength to others through kindness and warmth
Making sure everyone respects others, and being more aware.
Self-awareness is key – recognizing your own assumptions, biases, and experiences helps you teach more equitably.
Listening and treating others like you would want to be treated regardless of their race , color or religion.
To build cultural competency instructors should first be aware of their implicit and explicit biases before entering a classroom to start teaching.
Cultural competence is extremely important to maintain in climate of today's society. It's also important to make each student feel like they belong and a willing participant to learn.
By learning about cultures can build better relationships with others
I have learned the importance of taking time to inquire about others and their point of view. It is important to feel comfortable in the skin you are in to avoid the feeling of undervalued and misunderstood.
A lot of great material that I hadn’t thought of. Interestingly, Bias is something that children and students observe quickly. When this happens, it is challenging to change, as it can impact their academic performance, which has lasting effects.
I will incorporate diverse perspectives, examples, and materials that reflect various cultures, backgrounds, and learning styles. Design lessons and assessments that accommodate different ways of thinking and expression.
Always so much to learn from my students.
Faculty learning skills are always evolving.
Building cultural competency in the learning environment starts with treating others fairly, respectfully, and with dignity. Communication is very important, and let's not forget body language. Patience helps to build students' confidence. Utilize good listening skills and be observant of individual needs. Essential to remember that learning styles are different.
