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SAGE Publications Author Webinar March 5, 2013

This webinar explores how multicultural education can prepare students to thrive in a global workplace. Learn about cultural competence skills and key social skills influenced by culture. Discover strategies to help students become competitive job seekers in an international market.

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SAGE Publications Author Webinar March 5, 2013

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  1. SAGE Publications Author WebinarMarch 5, 2013 Guest Speaker: Dr. William A. Howe Host: Terra Schultz

  2. Teaching Students What They Really Need to Know – Using Multicultural Education to Prepare Students to Be Competitive in a Global Workplace.

  3. Howe, W. A., & Lisi, P. L. (2014). Becoming a multicultural educator: Developing awareness, gaining skills, and taking action. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.

  4. In the “Old Days” Teachers educated students in reading, writing and arithmetic to prepare for jobs in agriculture and manufacturing. *

  5. Today and the Future Teachers must prepare students to work in a global workplace and compete with job seekers internationally.

  6. Being multilingual: Workers who can speak English & Spanish are GOLD Workers who can speak English, Spanish, Mandarin & are culturally competent are PLATINUM

  7. Becoming Multicultural

  8. Cultural Competence the ability to think, feel and act in ways that are respectful of cultural diversity.

  9. Cultural Competence Skill # 1- Demonstrates real empathy for the - feelings, - values, - needs, and - insights of other people.

  10. Cultural Competence Skill # 2- Demonstrates good will.In her/his interactions, is - flexible, positive, pleasant and sincere.

  11. Cultural Competence Skill # 3- Seeks out and learns more about other people, including their perceptions and expressions, and how they can learn from them.

  12. Cultural Competence Skill # 4- Able to deal with ambiguity. Holds off making judgments until essential facts are determined and possible outcomes are assessed. Understands the societal context in which decisions are made.

  13. Cultural Competence Skill # 5-Gives praise that is both acceptable and sincere.Uses caution if criticism is necessary.

  14. Cultural Competence Skill # 6-Invites trust by keeping confidences. Tries to avoid embarrassing him/herself or others.

  15. Cultural Competence Skill # 7- Usescreative feedback from others and gives it as well.

  16. 7 Key Social Skills Influenced by Culture • Speaking Up • Small Talk • Smiling • Being Assertive • Hand-Shaking • Eye Contact • Self-Promotion

  17. Speaking Up Speak Louder Quiet, soft-spoken voice = timid and insecure

  18. Small Talk Makes people feel comfortable People like to talk about themselves Makes you more likeable

  19. Smiling Look friendlier Shows confidence Look more approachable Look better!

  20. Assertiveness Assertive, not Aggressive Confidence Security Determination Strength

  21. Hand-Shaking Shows confidence Warmth Outgoing Personable

  22. Eye Contact The Eyes are the Mirrors to the Soul Trustworthiness Honesty Integrity Warmth

  23. Self-Promotion Time and a place to be humble Shows confidence in yourself Let Others know what you can do and who you are Builds up your reputation

  24. Students of color and often share the burden of having to make others feel comfortable with them.

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