Cultural Self-Awareness: Me, Myself & I
$3,000
All experts agree that the first step in becoming more equitable and inclusive is to have a solid understanding of your own culture. Why is that? Because in order to understand cultures and backgrounds that are different from your own, you must be able to identify the elements of your own culture that appear unique to another person’s perspective.
Benefits
This interactive workshop will guide participants to reflect, explore, and develop their understanding of their own cultural self-awareness.
- Offers ongoing training and development opportunities for educators.
- Develops leadership skills to effectively manage and inspire teams.
- Helps individuals understand their own biases and cultural identities.
- Cultivates empathy and understanding through targeted workshops and activities.
- Promotes inclusivity and respect within the school community.
Goals
Cultural Self-Awareness leads to…
- More effective communication
- Increased respect for others
- Improved leadership skills
- More inclusive workplaces
- Enhanced teamwork
- Increased cultural competence
Who might benefit from participating?
Directors of Teaching & Learning, Directors of HR, Directors of Equity & Inclusion, Educators on the beginning steps of their cultural competence journey
Outcomes/Deliverables
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Engage in an interactive workshop with two CESA 6 Center 4All consultants of differing lived experiences
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Learn through personal examples
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Discover elements of your own culture
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Understand how socialization contributes to one’s way of being
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Be able to define elements of culture
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Become aware of the U.S. mainstream cultural ways of being
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Learn ways to bridge the cultural divide
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