Equity and Cultural-Linguistic Diversity

2070V - Teaching “Cultural Competency”: Do’s and Don’ts

ON-DEMAND

Format: 1-Hour Seminar (Virtual)

Audience: Students, Researchers, Related Professionals, Early Career Professionals (under 5 years)

Keywords: cultural competency, graduate education, continuing education, cultural linguistic diversity, curriculum

Presenting Author(s)

Bhairvi Trivedi Chowbey

Emerson College

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Suma Suswaram

Boston University

This presentation will highlight effective ways to teach students and professionals about practicing cultural competency. We will present our experiences in teaching cultural competency and provide ways to practically embed it in existing or developing curriculums. We will also share common mistakes to avoid when teaching cultural competency and how to facilitate meaningful opportunities to build cultural humility.

Learning Objectives:

Identify definitions and standards for cultural competency and related terminology
Recognize common mistakes when teaching cultural competency
Discuss how to integrate cultural competency into developing and existing curriculums.