Exhibits understanding of workplace ethics by treating others with confidentiality, respect, and dignity
Demonstrates commitment to understanding and recognizing social and cultural differences
Leverages differences in abilities, aspirations, and interests to improve work quality
Works effectively in teams across a multitude of abilities, cultures, and backgrounds (social, cultural, racial, gender, education, etc.)
Fosters the values of diversity and inclusion by coordinating work with team members to reach mutual goals
Cultural Competency Activities
Activity 1: Dealing with Gossip: Using the corresponding resource, help learners understand the impact gossip has on others and the name it creates for themselves.
Activity 2: Body Language Can Be Baffling: This activity walks learners through how different gestures can mean different things in different cultures and helps us all become a little more culturally aware of our surroundings and peers.
Activity 3: Calendar of Cultures: This research activity helps learners become familiar with holidays and celebrations that may vary from their own beliefs.
Activity 4: Advantages of the Melting Pot: This activity has learners learning the local impact of immigrants in their own communities.
Activity 5: Problem Swap: Using the corresponding resource, have learners learn about different scenarios and discuss their thoughts and responses to different situations.
Mentor Moments
MM1: Design a Book Cover: In groups of three learners will learn how to work together see everyone's skills and how to play off everyone in their groups strengths to create the best possible design.
MM2: Diversity Bingo: Learners will learn more about their classmates in this BINGO-esque game. (requires Corresponding Resource)
MM3: Reality Relay Race: This collaboration activity requires learners working together to solve tasks blindfolded. It build strength and trust amongst members. (Active)
MM4: Celebrity Dream Team: Learners work together, with their knowledge of pop-culture, to create a dream concert venue - one catch - all the acts must be diverse!