Chapter 9 - Diversity Matters

cultural intelligence

competencies (knowledge and skills) to work effectively with all people and all cultures

cultural humility

awareness of how culture shapes perspective

includes the impact of power, privilege, and oppression

AMCD

Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development

AMCD's multicultural competencies

1. awareness of own cultural values and beliefs

2. awareness of clients' worldview

3. ability to use culturally appropriate intervention strategies

4 traits of culturally competent/responsive schools

1. recognize the diversity of its students and promotes a sense of community around it

2. have the same high academic expectations for all students

3. deliver a curriculum that reflects many cultures

4. provide ways for students and staff to deal with cultural tensions

multicultural school counselors are responsible as:

A) leaders/educators

B) clinicians/advocates.

3 main multicultural challenges in schools

stereotyping

social class distinctions and poverty

sexual identity

ability grouping

an educational approach that places students of similar ability in learning groups so they can be taught at a level that is most appropriate for their level of understanding, but can be limiting