Culture and Education

Health Care Literature

compelling evidence that teaching about diversity enhances student learning and critical thinking

Engaged Learning

showing interest, open conversation, asking questions, showing initiative

Active Learning

actively engaged, asking the right questions, seeking out the right resources

Affective Learning

using emotions in the process of constructing knowledge, having emotional intelligence

Cultrual Competence

actively developing and practicing appropriate strategies when interacting with people who are culturally different from you

Cultural Desire

the motivation to want to engage with people, in the process of learning about people, not because you want to (wanting to know more about someone’s life)

Reflection

thinking with intent (about how certain factors are impacting a client)

Culture

the total way of living, including values, beliefs, standards, linguistic expression, patterns of thinking, behavioral norms, and style of communication that include behavior of a group of people that is transmitted from generation to generation

Cultural Brokering Model

model that is conceptualized as bringing together groups or individuals of different cultural backgrounds with the goal of producing positive change

What are the 3 tenets of the Cultural Brokering Model?

1. advocating for clients

2. serving as a liaison between the client and others

3. intervening to minimize conflict or promote change

What is the purpose of the Cultural Brokering model?

to respect and empower underserved culturally or ethnically diverse groups or individuals

What are the 3 steps of intervention for the Cultural Brokering model?

1. problem identification (recognize the problem)

2. intervention phase (identify strategies, establish trust and support)

3. outcome (assess the degree to which the problem has been resolved)

High-Context Cultures

cultures in which individuals are deeply involved with each other and information is shared both verbally and nonverbally to understand the expectations of the environment (based on relationships, trust, and empathy)

Low-Context Cultures

cultures that are focused on verbal language and what is explicitly stated, rather than nonverbals and environmental cues that add meaning (reaching the end product quickly, disregarding relationship building)

What are ways we can build a high-context culture?

• build a sense of community

• foster trust

• use effective communication

• engage in active listening

• show empathy

• use yourself as the main resource