1. Today’s Agenda: 3/19/14
Students will complete Daily Cerebral Exercise.
TO: How do we prevent prejudice and understand other cultures?
Students will begin Cultural Diversity Worksheet Packet.
Closure: reflection exit slip.

2. Dailey Cerebral Exercise: 3/19/14
What three things defines cultural diversity?
Differentiate between race and ethnicity.
What are the four characteristics of culture?
Differentiate between cultural assimilation and acculturation.
Why is it important for HC professionals to be sensitive to cultural diversity?

3. TO: How do we prevent prejudice and understand other cultures?
Bias def: preference that inhibits impartial judgment.
Ethnocentric – believe in supremacy of their own ethnic group.
Prejudice def: strong feeling about a person that is formed s/out reviewing facts.
Stereotyping def: each in a particular group.

4. Ways to avoid b, p, & s: pick 5
Know your own personal values & beliefs
Obtain other cultures
Be sensitive to behaviors different from your own
Respect other beliefs
Develop friendships c other cultural groups
Ask questions about others beliefs
Evaluate all info before forming an opinion
Be open to differences
Avoid jokes that may offend
Apologize if you hurt another person
Forgive if another person hurts uou

5. How does this affect HC professionals?
Cultural/ethnic beliefs of an individual will affect the behavior of an individual.
Sooo, HC providers must be aware of these beliefs in order to provide….
Holistic Care – care that provides well-being of the whole person (social, emo, mental)

6. Areas of Cultural Diversity:
Family Organization
Nuclear Family vs. Extended Family
Patriarchal Family vs. Matriarchal Families
Language
Translators
Speak slowly, simple words, use gestures
Most states require that medical permits require a written signature be printed in the pt’s language to ensure that the pt understands
Personal Space
Distance people need in order to feel comfortable
Eye Contact

7. Closure: Self-reflection
How do you perceive the areas of cultural diversity? Is your family patri-/matriarchal? Do you speak fluent English, or would you ever consider being a translator? How far is your personal space? How do you feel about eye contact during communication? Be sure to address each, we will call roster numbers.