Cultural Competency
April 2017
What is it? And how could it affect a student’s education from kindergarten through college?
It arose in connection with health care services—“Services that are respectful and responsive to the cultural and linguistic needs of the patient”. Cultural competency is a skill! This month’s theme was chosen because we know language acquisition, family practice and cultural backgrounds affect how children learn at school. “Administrators (and teachers) who are culturally competent know how to modify their actions, words, or body language to take into account another person’s cultural expectations.” (Hanley, 2007)
It arose in connection with health care services—“Services that are respectful and responsive to the cultural and linguistic needs of the patient”. Cultural competency is a skill! This month’s theme was chosen because we know language acquisition, family practice and cultural backgrounds affect how children learn at school. “Administrators (and teachers) who are culturally competent know how to modify their actions, words, or body language to take into account another person’s cultural expectations.” (Hanley, 2007)
English Language Learners:
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Cultural AdaptationPowerful video to use as a discussion starter
God Grew Tired of Us Trailer- National Geographic Documentary (Lost Boys of Sudan) (2:27)
Four boys from Sudan embark on a journey to America after years of wandering Sub-Saharan Africa in search of safety. Funds of KnowledgeFunds of Knowledge are the essential cultural practices and bodies of knowledge that are embedded in the daily practices and routines of families. Learn how to gather and use the funds of knowledge for children and families in the classroom. This approach will help staff ensure culturally relevant programming. Other resources are available to explore at this website!
Watch as Luis Moll describes the concept of Funds of Knowledge: Tap into Funds of Knowledge
Posted on 2 November 2015 by Kristen Lindahl http://blog.tesol.org/tap-into-funds-of-knowledge/ Reading for Teachers![]()
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