Navigating Cultural Competence in Grades 6-12 : A Compass for Teachers

Chart Your Course With The Gallavan Cultural Competence Compass All Children Have One Important Thing In Common--the Need To Be Treated With Dignity, Respect, And Care. This Handbook Shows Teachers And Administrators How To Ensure That The Cultures Of All Peoples Are Considered And Valued. The Author's Eight-point Cultural Compass Guides You In Crafting A Respectful And Inclusive Curriculum. Each Chapter Includes Frequently Asked Questions, Specific Strategies, And Activities For: Broadening Your Knowledge About Cultural Diversity Increasing Your Confidence In Teaching About Culture Creating A Welcoming Learning Environment. Cover -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About The Author -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 - Explore Cultural Competence -- Chapter 2 - Begin Your Transformation -- Chapter 3 - N: Notice Culture And Cultural Characteristics -- Chapter 4 - Ne: Negotiate And Evaluate Curriculum And Content -- Chapter 5 - E: Establish Community And Context -- Chapter 6 - Se: Seek And Engage In Collaboration And Construction -- Chapter 7 - S: Spark Conversation And Climate And Sw: Strengthen And Weave Together Complexities And Controversies -- Chapter 8 - W: Waken Compassion And Commitment And Nw: Nurture And Welcome Challenges And Changes -- Resource A: Gallavan Cultural Competence Compass -- Resource B: Review Checklist -- Resource C: Websites -- References -- Index.