Concrete Steps and Classroom Application
May 2021
You have now had the time to review the resources on cultural competence and had the chance to reflect on your own identity and biases. This next section will now look at concrete, simple steps volunteers and educators can take in the classroom.
First, read Jaime Ott's article 10 Ways Well-Meaning White Teachers Bring Racism into Our Schools. Then, answer the following questions.
After you finish, please see our page on Site Cultural Competency for more resources.
You have now had the time to review the resources on cultural competence and had the chance to reflect on your own identity and biases. This next section will now look at concrete, simple steps volunteers and educators can take in the classroom.
First, read Jaime Ott's article 10 Ways Well-Meaning White Teachers Bring Racism into Our Schools. Then, answer the following questions.
- What point in the article stood out for you? Why?
- Were there any surprises?
- Anything that challenged what you knew or thought you knew?
- What messages, emotions, or ideas will you take away from the article?
- Why? What questions do you still have?
- Which area(s) will you attempt to address while volunteering? How?
After you finish, please see our page on Site Cultural Competency for more resources.