Volume
39
Issue
6
Abstract
Cultural competence is fast becoming a competence needed by educators to function effectively in an educational setting. Changing demographics calls for this competency. By the year 2050, racial/ethnic groups will make up 48% of the total U.S. population. Self-awareness is one of the three vital ingredients in developing cultural competence. This knowledge assists individuals separate ways of thinking, believing, and behaving. The author developed the Youth Development Cultural Competence Continuum Quiz to assist educators/youth development practitioners in assessing their individual cultural competence.
Recommended Citation
Williams, B. (2001). Accomplishing Cross Cultural Competence in Youth Development Programs. The Journal of Extension, 39(6), Article 16. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol39/iss6/16
