1. SAGE Publications Author Webinar March 5, 2013 Guest Speaker: Dr. William A. Howe Host: Terra Schultz

2. Teaching Students What They Really Need to Know – Using Multicultural Education to Prepare Students to Be Competitive in a Global Workplace. 2

3. Howe, W. A., & Lisi, P. L. (2014). Becoming a multicultural educator: Developing awareness, gaining skills, and taking action. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.

4. In the “Old Days” 4 * Teachers educated students in reading, writing and arithmetic to prepare for jobs in agriculture and manufacturing.

5. Today and the Future 5 Teachers must prepare students to work in a global workplace and compete with job seekers internationally.

6. Workers who can speak English & Spanish are GOLD Being multilingual: Workers who can speak English, Spanish, Mandarin & are culturally competent are PLATINUM 6

7. Becoming Multicultural 7

8. the ability to think, feel and act in ways that are respectful of cultural diversity. Cultural Competence

9. Cultural Competence Skill # 1- Demonstrates real empathy for the - feelings, - values, - needs, and - insights of other people. 9

10. Cultural Competence Skill # 2- Demonstrates good will. In her/his interactions, is - flexible, positive, pleasant and sincere. 10

11. Cultural Competence Skill # 3- Seeks out and learns more about other people, including their perceptions and expressions, and how they can learn from them. 11

12. Cultural Competence Skill # 4- Able to deal with ambiguity. Holds off making judgments until essential facts are determined and possible outcomes are assessed. Understands the societal context in which decisions are made. 12

13. Cultural Competence Skill # 5- Gives praise that is both acceptable and sincere. Uses caution if criticism is necessary. 13

14. Cultural Competence Skill # 6- Invites trust by keeping confidences. Tries to avoid embarrassing him/herself or others. 14

15. Cultural Competence Skill # 7- Uses creative feedback from others and gives it as well. 15

16. 7 Key Social Skills Influenced by Culture 16 1.Speaking Up 2.Small Talk 3.Smiling 4.Being Assertive 5.Hand-Shaking 6.Eye Contact 7.Self-Promotion

17. Speaking Up Speak Louder Quiet, soft- spoken voice = timid and insecure 17

18. Small Talk 18 Makes people feel comfortable People like to talk about themselves Makes you more likeable

19. Smiling Look friendlier Shows confidence Look more approachable Look better! 19

20. Assertiveness Assertive, not Aggressive Confidence Security Determination Strength 20

21. Hand-Shaking Shows confidence Warmth Outgoing Personable 21

22. Eye Contact The Eyes are the Mirrors to the Soul Trustworthiness Honesty Integrity Warmth 22

23. Self-Promotion Time and a place to be humble Shows confidence in yourself Let Others know what you can do and who you are Builds up your reputation 23

24. 24 Students of color and often share the burden of having to make others feel comfortable with them.