Cultural competence has long been known as the cornerstone for diversity awareness and cross-cultural communication. But its flaws and limitations point to a paradigm shift toward cultural humility, a framework for advancing equity and social justice by intentionally living at the crossroads of who we are, how others see us, and where power positions us within a system. On a small scale, cultural humility can enhance communication, foster trust, deepen connections, and improve outcomes when interacting across difference. In the bigger picture, it's a process that can radically transform schools and organizations.

Workshop Objectives:

This session will help participants

1. learn how to engage in critical self-work,
2. map their social identities and group membership,
3. identify power and positionality within systems, and
4. explore ideas for applying cultural humility principles into personal and professional spheres of influence.

Prerequisite Knowledge

None.

Practical Tools

Critical self-reflection questions and exercises, identity mappings, framework for advancing equity and justice.