Resources
for Multicultural/Diversity Training for School System Faculty &
Administrators:
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER (SPLC)
400 Washington, Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36104
(www.splcenter.org)
Free material available for
educators in following subjects: teaching tolerance, fairness & justice;
fighting hate activity.
MULTICULTURAL
AMERICA, INC.
ATTN: Larry I. Bell, President & Founder
4300 Ridgewood Center Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22193
Phone: 703-690-0413
ACROSS CULTURES,
INC.
ATTN: Nancy A. Lyall, President
14186 Logan Court
Woodbridge, VA 22193
Phone: 703-969-0197
VEA/NEA Diversity Training:�
The four-module training is designed
to serve as a resource to discuss various diversity issues. Each
module is designed to be delivered in a 2-hour format. All
modules are designed to raise awareness, not to provide interventions. The four modules are � Understanding Diversity, Developing
Cultural Identity,� Reacting to
Differences, and Valuing Diversity. Upon completion of
all four modules, participants should be able to:
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Understand the dimensions of diversity;
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Explain the evolution of diversity and the impact of diversity on our
educational community;
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Recognize ways that cultural values impact a person�s world view and
behavior;
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Communicate effectively with diverse persons and groups;
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Demonstrate skills essential to effective leadership in a diverse
environment.
Contact Person for training:
Betty N. Lambdin, Director
Office of Teaching & Learning
Virginia Education Association
116 South 3rd Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Voice: 800.552.9554, x 332
Fax: 804.775.8379
Email: [email protected]
www.veanea.org
How Cultural Identity Shapes the
Way We Teach and Learn
This three-hour interactive workshop provides participants
an opportunity to explore aspects of their race, culture, gender and class
identity that influence their beliefs, attitudes and actions, and thus may impact how they teach and how their students learn.
Participants also examine how these same factors of students� identity
influence how they learn. Participants will review and sample current
multicultural education resources, tools, and activities that can be used to
create diverse, bias-free learning environments.
Contact information for scheduling training:
Betty N. Lambdin, Director
Office of Teaching & Learning
Virginia Education Association
116 South 3rd Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Voice: 800.552.9554, x 332
Fax: 804.775.8379
Email: [email protected]
www.veanea.org
SKILLS TO
PREVENT WALKING ON EGGSHELLS
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Audience : Managers/Employees/Intact Work Groups.
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WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:
"Skills
To Prevent Walking On Eggshells" addresses the "unwritten rules"
in the workplace. It focuses on subtleties and nuances
of behavior and work styles. Participants receive real
skills in working with the "unwritten rules" and overcoming the fears
and stresses of working with others who may have different cultural and work
style values. This workshop also offers a core body of
work in Conflict Resolution Skills. People get to
address their discomforts in a safe and non-confrontational workshop.�
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OBJECTIVES:
Understand
contrasting "Unwritten Rules" that operate in different cultures and
work styles.�
Identify
and address discomforts, concerns and fears about dealing with others of
different backgrounds.�
Gain
specific skills in Conflict Prevention and Resolution.
Practice
application of skills in a safe environment.
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TOPICS
INCLUDE:
�"Unwritten Rules".
�High-Context/Low Context
Cultural Framework.
�Culture-Specific
Perceptions.
�Cross-Cultural Communication
Skills.
�Giving and Receiving Feedback
Skills.
�Relationship Building Skills
Corporate
Office
Red
Crane and Turtle
255
W. 108th Street, Suite 6C1
New
York, NY 10025
Phone:
212-316-2604
Email:
[email protected]
Virginia
Office:
Mr.
Bruce Gil
(703)
680-1215 (phone)
(703)
200-4576 (phone)
Email:
[email protected]
SKILLS FOR
WORKING IN A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT
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Audience : Associates/ Co-Workers who work in a
diverse workplace.
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WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:
"Skills
for Working in a Diverse Environment" offers participants a concrete set
of tools to interact with others effectively. This
seminar is designed to help people understand how they can "just be
themselves" in a way that motivates people, creates a sense of inclusion
and helps them to get the job done.�
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OBJECTIVES:
Understand
the cultural influences each associate brings to the workplace.
Identify
issues and concerns of colleagues who feel they are "walking on
eggshells" in a multi-cultural environment.�
Gain
specific skills in building relationships, identifying and resolving conflict,
managing meetings and working on diverse teams.
Practice
cross-cultural communication skills (e.g. how to ask questions about other
cultures without offending someone).
TOPICS
INCLUDE:
Cultural framework to understand differences in
communications, building relationships, manager-employee expectations,
resolving conflict and teamwork.
Unveiling the "Unwritten Rules" of
corporate culture.
Skills in Listening and Asking Questions.
Conflict
styles to diffuse "sticky" situations.
Corporate
Office
Red
Crane and Turtle
255
W. 108th Street, Suite 6C1
New
York, NY 10025
Phone:
212-316-2604
Email:
[email protected]
Virginia
Office:
Mr.
Bruce Gil
(703)
680-1215 (phone)
(703)
200-4576 (phone)
Email:
[email protected]