Diversity: Cultural Awareness

A Different Approach to Diversity: We use a variety of teaching/learning activities. Experiential activities, multi-media, learning profiles (option) simulation, role play, laughter, creative activities involving both sides of the brain, team teaching/learning, presentation, large and small group discussions.

Possible Topics/Themes:

• Appreciating Similarities and Differences
• Who Sez? Differences in Cultural Norms
• Pink is a Color: Racial Identity for White People
• Cultural Frameworks as a Tool for Healing
• Conflicting Choices: Biculturism
• Identifying Stages of Racial Identity
• Cultural Context: Transforming Your Services
• Serving Latinos (or Asians) Effectively (targeting specific groups)
• Laughter Has No Accent: Humor & Culture
• On Time: Time Management with a Cultural Context
• Spirituality and Latinos

Sample Objectives:

• To know oneself as a prerequisite for serving others (customer service)
• To identify similarities as well as differences among various cultures
• To gain self knowledge regarding one's racial/ethnic identity
• To understand cultural paradigms
• To identify best practices
• To establish effective working relationships