Cultural Self-Awareness

Cultural Self-Awareness

March 2, 2022

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Facilitators: Kim Walters and Demetri Beekman

All experts agree that the first step in becoming more equitable and inclusive is to have a solid understanding of your own culture. Why is it important to learn about your own culture? Because in order to understand cultures that are different from your own, you must be able to identify the elements of your own culture that appear unique to another person’s perspective. This interactive workshop will guide participants to reflect, explore, and develop their understanding of their own cultural self-awareness.  Participants will gain an understanding of how they are “showing up” in the classroom and how that plays a role in student achievement.

Participants will be able to:

• Be able to define common vocabulary: diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and culture

• Understand how the dominant culture sends a message of exclusion

• Understand how being inclusive increases student and staff feelings of belonging which results in higher staff retention and engagement and higher student achievement

• Explore resources to continue on their journey of cultural competence

Who Should Attend: 

People who are in the beginning stages of their equity journey will benefit from this interactive workshop. Becoming more culturally self-aware is the first step on the journey of cultural competence.   If you struggle to answer the question, “Tell me about your culture,” then this workshop is for you.

COST: $125/person

Disclaimer:

CESA 6 makes every effort to accommodate basic dietary needs such as vegetarian, gluten free and basic food allergies. Because of the number of meals served and the number of items used each day, along with food product changes from our food vendors, we cannot guarantee that every allergen in the food served will be identified and labeled. Guests concerned with food allergies must be aware of this risk. CESA 6 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 6 event. To better serve our guests with dietary restrictions or allergies, please go into your myQuickReg account and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be made in advance of the event.

Cancellation Policy:

Any registration cancellation must be received at least 8 business days before event in order for a full conference fee refund to be issued (full refunds do not include service fees. Service fees are nonrefundable).Registration cancellations received 1-7 business days before an event, a refund, minus $50 for each participant, will be issued. Persons who are registered, but not in attendance on the day of the session ("no call, no show") will be charged the full registration fee. CESA 6 reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by email if a cancellation occurs.