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Product

Cultural Competence

Center:

MN-Institute on Community Integration, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2006

Contact Information:

Bill Tapp
[email protected]
865-934-0221

Product Description:

Cultural Competence is a course offered within the College of Direct Support. This course increases learners? cultural awareness by teaching the five elements of cultural competence: 1) valuing diversity; 2) understanding your own culture; 3) understanding when culture may be affecting interactions between persons and among groups; 4) knowing where to find good resources; and 5) knowing how to change their behavior to meet the cultural needs of others. Situational examples in the lessons provide an opportunity for learners to think about their own culture while examining and reflecting on new knowledge gained about other cultures.

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Product/Publication Type(s):

Electronic Products, Academic Course Development

Target Audience:

Consumers/Families, Professionals, Students

Alternative Format:

Captioned, Visual Format or Large Print, Electronic (disc, CD, 508 compliant web posting)

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