Tips on How to Become Culturally Competent I Macedonia FACE

	Tips on How to Become Culturally Competent Cultural competence refers to an ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures. Cultural competence comprises four components: Awareness of one's own cultural worldview, Attitude towards cultural differences, Knowledge of different cultural practices and worldviews, and, Cross-cultural skills. Developing cultural competence results in an ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across culture.* Here are some tips on how you can become culturally competent: Model the behavior of dignity and respect that you would like to see. Point out stereotypes and cultural misinformation. Challenge injustice when you see it. Be honest about differences. Recognize your own preconceived notions and conduct a self-assessment. Recognize that cultural competence is an acquired skill requiring continuous learning. *Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_competence
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Tips on How to Become Culturally Competent

Cultural competence refers to an ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures.

Cultural competence comprises four components:

Awareness of one's own cultural worldview,
Attitude towards cultural differences,
Knowledge of different cultural practices and worldviews, and,
Cross-cultural skills.

Developing cultural competence results in an ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across culture.*

Here are some tips on how you can become culturally competent:

Model the behavior of dignity and respect that you would like to see.
Point out stereotypes and cultural misinformation.
Challenge injustice when you see it.
Be honest about differences.
Recognize your own preconceived notions and conduct a self-assessment.
Recognize that cultural competence is an acquired skill requiring continuous learning.

*Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_competence

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