Cultivating Cultural Competencies
We all have hidden biases that influence our behavior.
We all have hidden biases (both favorable and unfavorable) that influence our behavior. How do we become aware of our biases? How can we show respect to the students/families from diverse cultures that we serve? Cyndy has invited Kazue McGregor to teach us more about Cultural Competency. Cultural competency is the ability to effectively deliver services to meet our client’s social, cultural, and sometimes linguistic needs and show families that you truly care.
Presenters
- Kazue McGregor | kazuemcgregor@gmail.com
- Kathy Fine | kathy@fineeducationalsolutions.com
Show Notes
Assessment
Implicit Bias Test
https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html
Books
Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do - Jennifer L. Eberhardt (2020)
Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People - Mahzarin R. Banaji & Anthony G. Greenwald (2013)
Gaining Cultural Competence in Career Counseling, 2nd Edition – K.M. Evans & A.L. Sejuit (2021), National Career Development Association
Sway: Unravelling Unconscious Bias - Pragya Agarwal (2021)
The Leader’s Guide to Unconscious Bias: How To Reframe Bias, Cultivate Connection, and Create High- Performing Teams – Pamela Fuller, Mark Murphy, Anne Chow (2020)
Centers/Resources
Center for First Generation Student Success
https://firstgen.naspa.org/why-first-gen
National Center for Institutional Diversity
https://medium.com/national-center-for-institutional-
diversity/addressing-asian-american-pacific-islander-college-students-
mental-health-needs-4413a55f49b7
The National Education Association
IEC Organizations
Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Institute (future events)
https://hecaonline.org/page-1861097
Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Intensive (future events)