This presentation by Valarie B. Fleming, PhD, CCC-SLP, titled “Cultural Competence: The Future of Learning and Work and Making Change to CSD Education,” focuses on integrating cultural competence and cultural humility into Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) education. Here’s a summary of the key points:
1. The presentation emphasizes that cultural competence/humility is crucial for the future of CSD educational programs.
2. It defines cultural competence and cultural humility, highlighting the importance of lifelong learning and self-evaluation.
3. The future of work and learning in CSD education is discussed, emphasizing soft skills, student success, and the need for innovation.
4. Barriers to implementing diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) in CSD programs are identified, including what to teach, lack of resources, time constraints, and inadequate preparation.
5. The presentation outlines dimensions of multicultural education, including content integration, knowledge construction, prejudice reduction, equity pedagogy, and empowering academic culture.
6. Strategies for culturally responsive teaching are discussed, focusing on using cultural characteristics of diverse students, developing sociopolitical consciousness, and improving academic achievement.
7. The presentation provides a framework for transforming courses to be more inclusive, including:
- Setting DEIA-oriented goals
- Modifying course content, instructional strategies, assessment methods, and classroom interactions
- Transforming syllabi and clinical education
8. Practical suggestions for implementing DEIA in courses and clinical education are provided, such as role-playing, case studies, and using culturally relevant materials.
9. The importance of documenting the effectiveness of DEIA goals through measurable outcomes is emphasized.
10. The presentation concludes with reflective questions and encourages educators to develop both short-term and long-term goals for implementing culturally responsive teaching.
Overall, the presentation provides a comprehensive guide for CSD educators to integrate cultural competence and humility into their programs, emphasizing its importance for the future of the profession.
Summary generated by Claude 3.5 Sonnet, edited by ASHA staff
