What is Cultural Competence

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Categorical levels of knowledge surrounding the understanding of diversity and the role it plays in teaching and learning. Learn more in: Understanding Teachers' Cultural Competencies: Supporting the Development of Teachers' Self-Awareness and Social Awareness

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A set of disposition, knowledge and skills that guide one’s interactions in intercultural settings. Learn more in: Bridging Local and Global Experiences: A Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program for Teachers

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A quality possessed by educators who have a high level of cultural awareness. These individuals understand local culture, consider the individual needs of students when planning and teaching the curriculum, and has a clear understanding of the ways in which local cultures influence education. Learn more in: Examining the Perceptions, Beliefs, and Practices of Teacher Candidates Who Work With Diverse Learners

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“The ability of professionals to function successfully with people from different cultural backgrounds, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, culture, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental ability, age, and national origin” (Kohli, et al., 2010, p. 3). Learn more in: School Leaders and Cultural Competence

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For an educator, it is an individual’s awareness of their own cultural identity while appreciating the cultural dynamics of the children, families, and community of the school. This understanding impacts the classroom teaching practices of a culturally competent educator. Learn more in: Dynamics of Culture and Curriculum Design: Preparing Culturally Responsive Teacher Candidates

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A lifelong journey to increase/improve one’s skills or knowledge in a culture other than their own, thus improving one’s understanding and respect of that culture. Learn more in: Adverse Childhood Experiences: How Incidents From the Past Affect a Student's Classroom Behavior Today

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The ability to understand, appreciate and interact with people from cultures or belief systems different from one's own. A willingness to learn about the cultural practices and worldview of others. A positive attitude toward cultural differences and a readiness to accept and respect those differences. Learn more in: The New Chief Diversity Officer: Establishing a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Initiative

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A set of attitudes, behaviors, and policies that helps school counselors in working with students from different cultures and ethnic groups to implement strategies to achieve their educational goals. Learn more in: Child Neglect: The Role of School Counselors

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The multifaceted, evolving capacity to interact and communicate with others having different cultural backgrounds (Balcazar, Suarex-Balcazar, & Taylor-Ritzler, 2009 AU55: The in-text citation "Balcazar, Suarex-Balcazar, & Taylor-Ritzler, 2009" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ; IHEAC, 2008 AU56: The in-text citation "IHEAC, 2008" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ; Wehling, 2008 ). Learn more in: Bridging Academic and Industry Skills via Digital Collaboration: Training for International Assignment

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The ability to demonstrate awareness, sensitivity, and communication across cultures. Learn more in: Modeling a Culturally Responsive Mindset: Strategies That Connect and Empower

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(Also referred to as intercultural competence) A process by which people and systems become able to learn to address cultural differences without either minimizing them or stereotyping people. Learn more in: Cross-Cultural Issues in Online Learning

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Encompasses the interpersonal, pedagogical, and academic skills that enable people to appreciate and begin to understand differences between and within different social identity groups. Cultural competence includes knowledge of one’s own culture, positionality, and biases. Learn more in: Family-Teacher Partnerships to Support Culturally and Linguistically Marginalized Children's Successful Transition to School

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The ability to interact with people from different cultures and the awareness to recognize people’ differences and to respect their perspectives. Learn more in: Demographic Imperativeness: Critical Issues in Preparing Minority Teacher Candidates in Teacher Education

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Knowledge, awareness, and skills related to working effectively with individuals of various cultures. Learn more in: Bridging the Gaps: Toward Effective Collaboration Between Peer Supporters and Behavioral Health Professionals

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The ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people through the process of evaluating personal biases, researching the specific culture of the clients served, and serving with curiosity and a non-judgmental attitude. Learn more in: COVID and Counseling: A Shift to Telehealth During a Global Crisis

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A congruent set of behaviors, attitudes, and policies that enable a person or group to work effectively in cross-cultural situations. Learn more in: Culturally-Sensitive E-Learning Practices for Career and Technical Education

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A firm sense of oneself; The critical awareness of one’s own culture, cultural identities, positions and the roles these play in the everyday actions and behaviors that one engages in. Learn more in: Revising Cultural Competence and Critical Consciousness for Early Childhood Education

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Ability to design and respond for “diverse values, beliefs and behaviors, including tailoring delivery to meet [students’] social, cultural, and linguistic needs” (Betancourt, Green, & Carillo, 2002, p. 5). Learn more in: 3D Virtual Learning Environment for Acquisition of Cultural Competence: Experiences of Instructional Designers

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A set of congruent behaviours, attitudes, and policies that come together in a system, agency, or among professionals that enable that system, agency, or profession to work effectively in cross-cultural situations. Learn more in: Cultural Differences in Interpreter-Mediated Medical Encounters in Complex Humanitarian Settings: The Case of Emergency ONG Onlus

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The ability to interact effectively with people of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds based on an awareness of one’s own culture and a knowledge of different cultural practices. Learn more in: Creating Collaboration in Global Online Learning: Case Studies

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The understanding of the impact of social, linguistic and cultural variables on stakeholders, and an individual's ability to adjust their interactions and service delivery accordingly. Learn more in: Disproportionate Representation in Special Education and the Intersectionality of Race, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status

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The multifaceted, evolving capacity to interact and communicate with others having different cultural backgrounds (Balcazar, Suarex-Balcazar, & Taylor-Ritzler, 2009; IHEAC, 2008; Wehling, 2008). Learn more in: Culturally Responsive Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD): Three Case Studies Implementing SEAD

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Awareness, knowledge, and skills necessary for interacting and communicating with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Learn more in: Systems-Based Approaches to Speech-Language Pathology Service Delivery for School Age Children

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The awareness and understanding of human diversity in its many forms, and the skills to work respectfully and effectively with people from backgrounds different from one’s own. Learn more in: Informing Teaching Through Community Engagement: A New Zealand Approach

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Knowledge of and respect for cultures as well as the ability to interact positively and effectively across cultures. Learn more in: Using the Children's Literature Course to Promote Teacher Candidates' Cultural Competence

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A developmental process where individuals demonstrate an acceptance and respect for cultural differences. Learn more in: Cultural Issues in Adult Education

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This term describes an individual’s awareness and knowledgeability of different cultures including their own culture and those cultures that are not represented in their environment. In this chapter, cultural competence is referred to as one of the three fundamental approaches on which culturally relevant teaching relies. Learn more in: Culturally Relevant Preparedness Using STEAM Integrative Teaching in the Classroom

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Having knowledge, understanding, and skills to work effectively with diverse cultural groups. Learn more in: Developing the AAMC Competencies With Pre-Health Professional Students Through the Use of the Intercultural Development Inventory

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Understanding of cultural identities from one’s experience and background, and in professional communities drawn on institutional culture, professional literature, professional organizations and reflection to understand the boundaries of practice. Learn more in: Investigating Sociocultural Issues in Instructional Design Practice and Research: The Singapore Symposium

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The process of cultural awareness of self-values, beliefs, and perceptions, while striving to become more culturally sensitive and aware of the cultural experiences of others who are different. Learn more in: Creating a Sense of Belonging for Black American Students

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A set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies or generally recognized and accepted procedures among professionals that enables them work with effectively in cross-cultural settings or situations. Learn more in: Psychotherapy in Indigenous Context Psychotherapy in Indigenous Context: A Ghanaian Contribution towards Provision of Culturally Competent Care

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The ability to interact and communicate effectively with people of various cultures. This includes awareness of one’s own culture and attitude toward cultural differences. To be culturally competent, an individual gains knowledge of other cultural practices and worldviews. Learn more in: Using Student-Centered Engagement in the Classroom to Develop Cultural Intelligence

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Knowledge, skill, and experience working within and understanding different cultures (interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligence). Includes awareness of one’s own cultural heritage, willingness to seek new experiences, and willingness to change behavior in response to mistakes. Learn more in: Beyond High-Stakes Assessment

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In healthcare, it is the ability to deliver care to someone with an understanding of their unique perspective, values, and needs. Learn more in: Changing Hearts and Minds: Getting Administrative Support for Delivery of Care

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Having knowledge, understanding, and skills to work effectively with diverse cultural groups. Learn more in: Using the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) With First-Year, Pre-Med Students: Impacting the Human Side of Healthcare

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Cultural competence is generally defined as a combination of knowledge about certain cultural groups as well as attitudes towards and skills for dealing with cultural diversity (Seeleman, Suurmond & Stronks, 2009). Learn more in: ¿Que Estoy Loca? –– Crazy?

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To seek to understand, communicate with, and interact with people across cultures. Cultural competence requires the knowledge and awareness of one’s own social locations and worldview. Learn more in: iCitizen: Promoting Technology Safety and Digital Citizenship in School Counseling

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The capacity to function effectively with all cultures and to successfully navigate a multicultural society. Learn more in: Theoretical Frameworks and Models Supporting the Practice of Leveraging Workforce Diversity

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The ability to interact effectively with and deliver services equitably to people of different cultures. Learn more in: Developing a Culture of Nonviolence Through Cultural Humility Professional Development: Cultural Humility Professional Development for Nonviolence

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A congruent set of behaviors, attitudes, and policies that enable a person or group to work effectively in cross-cultural situations. Learn more in: Globalization and Localization in Online Settings

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Valuing and respecting diversity, becoming culturally self-aware, and understanding the dynamics of cultural interactions. Learn more in: Exploring Cultural Responsiveness in Literacy Tutoring: “I Never Thought About How Different Our Cultures Would Be”

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An understanding and appreciation of cultural differences used to inform and augment instructional practices, including course design and evaluation. Learn more in: Care and Cultural Responsiveness of Online College Courses: Preliminary Criteria and Best Practices

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A person ability to effectively interact with people of different cultures. Learn more in: Implementing and Evaluating Culturally Responsive Teaching for Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Through Study Abroad Programs: Effective Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies Suitable for HBCUs

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Equitable and reciprocal approach to learning and working with students from diverse cultures, ethnic groups or who speak multiple languages. Learn more in: Building Culturally-Competent School Practices in Rural and Small Cities: Recommendations for Practice

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A congruent set of behaviors, attitudes, and policies that enable a person or group to work effectively in cross-cultural situations. Learn more in: Cross-Cultural Aspects of Collective Intelligence Online

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The intentional and specific acknowledgment and implementation of culturally responsive and culturally relevant practices in all planning, evaluation, assessment and decision making. Learn more in: Sustaining Our Diminishing Teachers of Color in Urban and Suburban Schools: A Crisis of an Othered Identity

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The ability to relate to, communicate with, and affirm humans of cultures other than one’s own. Learn more in: The Role of Teacher Dispositions in a Global Teaching Context

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The ability of health care providers and/or organizations to deliver services that account for variation in patient needs based on sociocultural identity. Learn more in: Culturally-Sensitive Approaches to Dying: Muslims and End-of-Life Care

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The ability to understand patient needs and provide quality care in a manner acceptable to the patient regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious and/or other personal characteristics or beliefs. Learn more in: Using a Community-Based Collaborative Care Model as a Platform for Successful Interprofessional Education

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A congruent set of behaviors, attitudes, and policies that enable a person or group to work effectively in cross-cultural situations. Learn more in: Globalization and Localization in Online Settings

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Having the ability to understand, interact with, and appreciate others from different cultural backgrounds and beliefs. Learn more in: Teaching Across the Demographic Divide With Latinx Texts on Immigration

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The ability to recognize and understand personal culture and the complex ways this intersects with the client’s culture and can influence the therapeutic relationship. Cultural competence includes recognizing and responding to different cultures and is a lifelong endeavor. Learn more in: Social Justice and Advocacy in University-Based Play Therapy Training Clinics