So what can I do to increase my cultural competence?
One of the challenges of fostering a more inclusive society is that we often lack authentic and meaningful relationships with people who are different to us. Indeed, research indicates that in many parts of the country, we are more racially and economically segregated today than we were just 20 years ago. So how do we learn more about each other?
In the course of my work with schools across the county, I'm often asked to suggest strategies to help individuals increase their culture competency. Or, more simply put, how can I learn foster my ongoing learning about people backgrounds and perspectives different from mine.
Today a friend shared a simple yet powerful strategy that I would now like to share with you:
One of the challenges of fostering a more inclusive society is that we often lack authentic and meaningful relationships with people who are different to us. Indeed, research indicates that in many parts of the country, we are more racially and economically segregated today than we were just 20 years ago. So how do we learn more about each other?
In the course of my work with schools across the county, I'm often asked to suggest strategies to help individuals increase their culture competency. Or, more simply put, how can I learn foster my ongoing learning about people backgrounds and perspectives different from mine.
Today a friend shared a simple yet powerful strategy that I would now like to share with you:
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