Children, Youth and Families Education and Research Network

Assessing the Cultural Competence of Youth Development Professionals and Paraprofessionals

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Author and Contributors: Williams, Bonita
Publisher: CYFERnet (2007)
Review Level: University Extension
Primary Content Area: Community
Content Type: General Information
Audience: Professionals, Educators & Program Staff
Resource Type: An extension or a land-grant developed resource
Keywords: cultural competence, assessment
Description: Workshop reviews the concept of cultural competence and why it is important, presents research on the development of an assessment tool to measure the cultural competence of youth development professionals. Factors making up cultural competence include: cultural skill, cultural knowledge, personal cultural awareness, cultural accountability, and cultural planning, implementation and evaluation. Implications for research and practice are also presented.
Media Type: Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation
Resource Listed: November 13, 2009
Resource Last Updated: February 13, 2013
Language: EN

Categories:

Program Support: Other Information: CYFAR Conference Favorites

Program Support: Professional Development: Skill and Knowledge Base

Community: Skills for Working with Community Groups: Working with Diverse Audiences

Community: Public Involvement: Diversity/ Multiculturalism