Becoming a Culturally Competent Educational Leader

2017 ◽  
pp. 54-76
Author(s):  
Denise K. Schares
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Competency ◽  
Effective Leadership ◽  
Cultural Background ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Educational Leader ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
It Impacts ◽  
Critical Attribute

Cultural competency is a critical attribute for effective leadership. The journey of becoming culturally competent begins with an understanding of one's own cultural background and how it impacts interactions with students, colleagues and families. Through examination of the literature, reflection, conversation and diverse experiences, leaders can gain the knowledge, skills and dispositions to embrace diversity and more effectively serve students and families. With the ultimate goal of serving all students and families to capitalize on diversity, the journey toward cultural competency is life-long, informed by cultural backgrounds and supported through experience and dialogue.

scholarly journals Analysis on the Impact of the Ideology Differences on Films — Take The Captain and Sullyas Examples

2021 ◽  
pp. 127-132
Author(s):  
Weiyi Li ◽  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cultural Background ◽  
Target Market ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Market Positioning ◽  
Social Ideology ◽  
The World ◽  
Similar Theme ◽  
The Impact

China and the United States share significant differences in social ideology and cultural backgrounds, resulting in many differences in narrative, humanistic expression, communication and target market positioning of films with the similar theme. This essay takes The Captain and Sully as examples. Through analysis and summary, the writer finds that the differences in social ideology and cultural background have an impact on the narrative tactic, target market, the production, and the circulation strategy of films. For example, at the narrative theme level, The Captain is country-centered, while Sully pays more attention to the inner changes of the characters. In terms of production, The Captain pays more attention to the excitement brought to the audience watching the movie, while Sully pays more attention to the movie story itself. In the choice of target market, the target market of The Captain is positioned in China, while Sully positioned in the world. The distinctive choices of plot and theme of the two films reflect the differences in cultures and ideologies of the two countries. The purpose of this essay is to provide film workers with new creative ideas through analysis, and to lead readers to think.

Developing cultural competency with Mandaean clients: Synchronizing practice with the Light World

2010 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 542-555
Author(s):  
Emily Rian ◽  
David R. Hodge
Keyword(s):  
Social Workers ◽  
Cultural Competency ◽  
Iraq War ◽  
Cultural Group ◽  
Culturally Competent

As part of the fallout of the Iraq war, social workers may encounter Mandaean refugees. This article orients readers to this formerly isolated cultural group. After reviewing their unique history and values, practice suggestions are provided to enhance the provision of culturally competent services to this community.

A Pragmatic Approach to Cultural Competency in Vocational Rehabilitation: The Case of Hmong Americans

2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 23-31
Author(s):  
Joshua D. Southwick ◽  
Lillian K. Durán ◽  
Jared C. Schultz
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Cultural Competency ◽  
Linguistic Diversity ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Pragmatic Approach ◽  
Competency Models ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Hmong Americans ◽  
Low Incidence ◽  
Equivalence Model

Rehabilitation counselors face a complex challenge in achieving the standard of cultural competence among vocational rehabilitation (VR) consumers from all backgrounds. The purpose of this paper is to explicate an achievable approach to culturally competent VR counseling with VR consumers from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) backgrounds. The multifaceted and contextual nature of cultural and linguistic diversity can pose challenges to both the agency and the counselor. The challenge of accurately assessing culturally relevant outcomes has obscured the value of culturally competent counseling practices. The authors propose a pragmatic approach to cultural competency based on a combination of existing cultural competency models-the Cultural Equivalence Model and Bernal's approach to the Cultural Variance Model. A detailed working example of how to use this approach with a low incidence CLD group, Hmong Americans, is provided.

Cultural competence in the community health context: ‘we don’t have to reinvent the wheel’

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mandy Truong ◽  
Lisa Gibbs ◽  
Yin Paradies ◽  
Naomi Priest ◽  
Maryanne Tadic
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Competence ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Cultural Background ◽  
Community Health Services ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Social Service Agencies

Health and social service agencies need to be responsive to the healthcare requirements of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) groups in the community. This is a challenging proposition, particularly due to shifting demographics in developed Western countries such as Australia. Organisations that strive for cultural competence can potentially reduce the barriers associated with inequitable access to services by CALD groups. Community health services play a vital role in the provision of culturally competent health services to people from CALD groups. Additional research related to cultural competence in the community health context is needed. Thus, the aim of this paper is to explore the positioning of cultural competence within community health from multiple perspectives using a qualitative case study of a community health service located in Victoria, Australia. The findings suggest that if the essential needs of clients are met, regardless of cultural background (e.g. able to communicate with staff, trust and a respectful and caring environment), then issues related to cultural background may be of less significance for some clients.

Using Standardized Patients to Teach and Evaluate Nurse Practitioner Students on Cultural Competency

2004 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn M. Rutledge ◽  
Laurel Garzon ◽  
Micah Scott ◽  
Karen Karlowicz
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Competency ◽  
Nurse Practitioners ◽  
Nurse Practitioner ◽  
Standardized Patient ◽  
Diverse Populations ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Safe Environment ◽  
Assessment Skills ◽  
Nurse Practitioner Students ◽  
Physical Assessment Skills

With the increasing diversity in the American population, it is imperative that nurse practitioners learn to manage patients with varying healthcare beliefs and needs. In order to develop culturally competent nurse practitioners, a number of methods have been developed. Many of the current methods focus on improving the awareness and knowledge of nurse practitioners regarding diverse populations. However, very few of the current programs focus on improving the skills and increasing the encounters the students have with diverse populations. This paper focuses on providing nurse practitioner students with diverse encounters using culturally enhanced standardized patient scenarios. The standardized patient programs provide nurse practitioner students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills related to cultural competency in a safe environment where the students can practice communication and physical assessment skills as they receive feedback from the patients they are seeing.

scholarly journals Attitudes towards Social Oocyte Freezing from a Socio-cultural Perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 77 (07) ◽  
pp. 747-755 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maren Schick ◽  
Réka Sexty ◽  
Beate Ditzen ◽  
Tewes Wischmann
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Technologies ◽  
Cultural Background ◽  
German Society ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Desire To Have Children ◽  
Fertility Problems ◽  
Oocyte Freezing

Abstract Introduction The tendency to delay parenthood is increasing. It is partly driven by the availability of early reproductive technologies such as social oocyte freezing, the cryopreservation of oocytes for non-medical purposes. The goal of this study was to investigate relationships between attitudes towards social oocyte freezing and different socio-cultural backgrounds in a German sample cohort. Materials and Methods A quantitative online questionnaire was compiled. A total of 643 participants completed the questionnaire which included items on attitudes toward social oocyte freezing, socio-demographics and items, obtained from the German DELTA Institute for Social and Ecological Research, devised to indicate specific milieus. Data were analyzed using parametric and non-parametric methods. Results There were clear correlations between attitudes towards social oocyte freezing and socio-cultural background, gender, cohort age, fertility problems, and attitudes to fertility. Positive attitudes towards social oocyte freezing were linked to struggles with fertility, a current or general wish to have a child, and flexible, progressive and self-oriented values. Participants who preferred to become parents at a younger age tended to reject cryopreservation. Conclusions The huge number of university graduates, persons with fertility problems, and persons from specific socio-cultural backgrounds in our sample point to distinct groups interested in reproductive technologies such as social oocyte freezing. The investigated differences as a function of socio-cultural background suggest that more research into the desire to have children in German society is needed. In conclusion, it may be necessary to develop targeted family planning interventions to prevent affected women from buying into a false sense of security, thereby risking unwanted childlessness.

The Assessment of Athletic Training Students' Knowledge and Behavior to Provide Culturally Competent Care

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzette Marie Nynas
Keyword(s):  
Athletic Training ◽  
Cultural Competency ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Athletic Training Students ◽  
Culturally Competent Care ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
And Behavior

Context Culturally competent knowledge and skills are critical for all healthcare professionals to possess in order to provide the most appropriate health care for their patients and clients. Objective To investigate athletic training students' knowledge of culture and cultural differences, to assess the practice of culturally competent care, and to determine efficacy of cultural competency instruction. Design A mixed methods research design with a case study approach was utilized for this study. Setting This study was conducted in an athletic training course over a 2-week time period. Patients or Other Participants Ten athletic training students enrolled in a professional athletic training program at the master's level participated in this project. Sampling of participants was purposeful and based on convenience. Data Collection and Analysis The Cultural Competence Assessment (CCA) instrument was administered and analyzed to determine athletic training students' cultural awareness, sensitivity, and behavior. An assessment questionnaire and focus group were used to determine the athletic training students' experiences in diversity and cultural competency education, to evaluate the efficacy of classroom activities, and to solicit athletic training students' feedback for recommendation regarding the delivery of cultural competency knowledge and skills in the athletic training curriculum. Results The study revealed that athletic training students demonstrated good cultural awareness and sensitivity. However, it was also discovered that athletic training students were less likely to practice culturally competent care. Conclusion(s) Both didactic and clinical experiences increased athletic training students' cultural competency; however, athletic training students wanted to spend more time on cultural competency within the curriculum. Athletic training students also believed it was important to use various tools to teach about cultural competency.

scholarly journals ETHNOMATHEMATICA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA (PEMBELAJARAN BILANGAN DENGAN MEDIA BATIK MADURA, TARI KHAS TRENGGAL DAN TARI KHAS MADURA)

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 716
Author(s):  
Dyah Worowirastri Ekowati ◽  
Dian Ika Kusumaningtyas ◽  
Nawang Sulistyani
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Cultural Background ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Mathematical Activities

Abstract: Cultural-based mathematics learning is a model of learning approach that prioritizes students' activities with a variety of cultural backgrounds, which are known as ethnomathematica. In this article will be elaborated mathematical activities that use cultural background. Therefore, this paper will describe a) how the application of ethnomathematica in mathematics learning, b) how the number of learning with batik madura, typical trenggal dance and typical madura dance.Keyword: learning mathematics, batik madura, dance typical trenggal, dance typical maduraAbstrak: Pembelajaran matematika berbasis budaya merupakan suatu model pendekatan pembelajaran yang lebih mengutamakan aktivitas siswa dengan berbagai ragam latar belakang budaya yang dimiliki, yang selanjutnya dikenal dengan ethnomathematica. Dalam artikel ini akan dijelas aktivitas matematika yang menggunakan latar belakang budaya. Oleh karenanya, makalah ini akan menjabarkan a) Bagaimana penerapan ethnomathematica dalam pembelajaran matematika, b) Bagaimana pembelajaran bilangan dengan media batik madura, tari khas trenggal dan tari khas madura.Kata Kunci: ethnomathematica, pembelajaran matematika, batik madura, tari khas trenggal, tari khas madura

scholarly journals Developing Cross-Cultural Competency through Multicultural Perspective: An Exploratory Inquiry

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (27) ◽  
pp. 324
Author(s):  
Yvette Pierre ◽  
Nirmaljit K. Rathee ◽  
Vikramjit S. Rathee
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Multicultural Education ◽  
Cultural Competency ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Practical Aspect ◽  
Cultural Knowledge ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Cultural Attitude ◽  
Grade Levels ◽  
Education Coursework

For the past decade, schools at all grade levels in United States continue to consist of students who belong to different culture, and hence the need for culturally competent teachers to address the culturally diverse needs of the students is at its highest peak. One of the ways to impart the attributes of cultural competency to preservice teachers, who will become future teachers, to focus on culturally relevant coursework. This study was carried out via an undergraduate multicultural education course which focused on imparting cultural attitude awareness and cultural knowledge attributes of cultural competency to the students. The influence of this course on these attributes of the students was investigated through a Cultural Competence Survey. The results of this study indicate that experiential and practical aspect of multicultural education has a positive impact on increasing the cultural attitude awareness of the students. It is, hence, a focused, experiential, and practical multicultural education coursework to train culturally competent next generation of teachers.

scholarly journals Tingkah Laku Ekonomi-Politik dalam Hegemoni Agama dan Budaya

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-68
Author(s):  
Mariatul Qibtiyah
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Cultural Background ◽  
Economic Behavior ◽  
Religious Ethics ◽  
The West ◽  
It Impacts ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
The Relationship

Economic development is not only done by the economy itself, but also can be intervened by others such as religion and culture. Every society has diverse traditions and has diverse religious patterns that cause differences in behavior, especially economic behavior. This article will describe the relationship between religious ethics and economic behavior of people from different cultures, namely Protestant ethics in the West, Confucius in China, and Islam in Indonesia with using library research. Based on this, the religious socio-cultural background, greatly influences the economic behavior of the community so that it impacts on the development of the nation's economy.

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