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Cultural Competence Checklist: Personal Reflection: Appendix A

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Appendix A

Cultural Competence Checklist:

Personal Reflection
Ratings:
1 Strongly
Agree
2 Agree

4 Disagree
5 Strongly
Disagree

This tool was developed to heighten your awareness of how you view students from
culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) populations.* There is no answer key;
however, you should review responses that you rated 5, 4, and even 3.

3 Neutral

___ I treat all of my students with respect for their culture, even though it might be different
from my own.

I understand that the use of a foreign accent or limited English skill is not a
reflection of:

___ I do not impose my beliefs and value systems on my students, their family members, or
their friends.

___ reduced intellectual capacity

___ I believe that it is acceptable to use a language other than English in the U.S.
___ I accept my students decisions as to the degree to which they choose to acculturate into
the dominant culture.

I understand how culture can affect child-rearing practices such as:

___ I am driven to respond to others insensitive comments or behaviors.

___ Discipline
___ Toileting
___ Self-help skills
___ Communication

___ I do not participate in insensitive comments or behaviors.

I understand the impact of culture on life activities, such as:

___ I am aware that the roles of family members may differ within or across culture
or families.

___ I respect non-traditional family structures (e.g., divorced parents, same-gender parents,
grandparents as caretakers).

___ Education
___ Religion/faith-based practices
___ Alternative medicine
___ Employment
___ Views of wellness
___ Family roles

___ I understand the difference between a communication disability and a communication

difference.

I understand my students cultural norms may influence communication in many

ways, including:

___ I understand that views of the aging process may influence the students/families decision
to seek intervention.

___ Eye contact

___ Use of gestures
___ Turn-taking
___ Asking and responding
to questions
___ Greetings

___ I provide services to students who are GLBTQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender,
or questioning).

___ I recognize family members and other designees as decision makers for services
and support.

___ I understand that there are several American English dialects. I recognize that all English
speakers use a dialect of English.

*While several sources were consulted in the development of this checklist, the following document inspired its
design: Promoting Cultural and Linguistic Competence Self-Assessment Checklist for Personnel. Providing Services
and Supports in Early Intervention and Childhood Settings, by T. D. Goode, 1989 (rev. 2002).
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