Tag: cultural competencies
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How do you become the best kaiako (teacher) you can be?
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in Education, Education delivery model, Education resources, Executive Education, Export Education, Indigenous education, International education, Job Profiles, Literacy Numeracy Professionals, Profession, professional, Professional Development, Professional standards, Professional Standards Framework, Tapatoru, Tutor ProfileIn my work in tertiary education in Aotearoa New Zealand, I spend a lot of time thinking about this question and what the possible answers are. One of my jobs is to help develop professional standards for kaiako (teachers and tutors) and others, including support staff, working with foundation level learners in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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What is cultural competency? What does cultural competency mean in education?
Here’s one definition adapted from what others have said: Culturally competent means possessing the knowledge, skills, and values required to achieve a better understanding of, and enhance relationships with learners of different cultures. I wanted to share this for a couple of reasons. One is that it’s more topical than ever. Another is that it’s potentially…