SAGE Publications Author Webinar

March 5, 2013

Guest Speaker: Dr. William A. Howe

Host: Terra Schultz

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Teaching Students What They Really Need to Know –

Using Multicultural Education to Prepare Students to Be Competitive in a Global Workplace.

Howe, W. A., & Lisi, P. L. (2014). Becoming a

multicultural educator: Developing awareness,

gaining skills, and taking action. Thousand Oaks,

CA: SAGE.

In the “Old Days”

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Teachers educated students in reading, writing and arithmetic to prepare for jobs in agriculture and manufacturing.

Today and the Future

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Teachers must prepare students to work in a global workplace and compete withjob seekers internationally.

Workers who can speak English & Spanish are GOLD

Being multilingual:

Workers who can speak English, Spanish, Mandarin & are culturally competent are PLATINUM

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Becoming Multicultural

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the ability to think, feel and act in ways that are respectful of

cultural diversity.

Cultural Competence

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Cultural Competence Skill

# 1-Demonstrates real empathy for the

- feelings, - values, - needs, and - insights of other people.

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Cultural Competence Skill

# 2-Demonstrates good will.

In her/his interactions, is - flexible, positive, pleasant and

sincere.

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Cultural Competence Skill

# 3-Seeks out and learns more about other people, including their perceptions and expressions, and how they can learn from them.

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Cultural Competence Skill

# 4-Able to deal with ambiguity. Holds off making judgments until essential facts

are determined and possible outcomes are

assessed.

Understands the societal context in which

decisions are made.

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Cultural Competence Skill

# 5-Gives praise that is both acceptable and sincere.Uses caution if criticism is necessary.

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Cultural Competence Skill

# 6-Invites trust by keeping confidences. Tries to avoid embarrassing

him/herself or others.

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Cultural Competence Skill

# 7-

Uses creative feedback from others

and gives it as well.

7 Key Social Skills Influenced by Culture

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1. Speaking Up2. Small Talk3. Smiling4. Being Assertive5. Hand-Shaking6. Eye Contact7. Self-Promotion

Speaking Up• Speak Louder

• Quiet, soft-spoken voice = timid and insecure

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Small Talk

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• Makes people feel comfortable

• People like to talk about themselves

• Makes you more likeable

Smiling

• Look friendlier• Shows

confidence• Look more

approachable• Look better!

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Assertiveness

• Assertive, not Aggressive

• Confidence• Security• Determination• Strength

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Hand-Shaking

• Shows confidence

• Warmth• Outgoing• Personable

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Eye Contact

• The Eyes are the Mirrors to the Soul

• Trustworthiness• Honesty• Integrity• Warmth

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Self-Promotion

• Time and a place to be humble

• Shows confidence in yourself

• Let Others know what you can do and who you are

• Builds up your reputation

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Students of color and often share the burden of having to make others feel comfortable with them.