Sentences with phrase «toward cultural competency»

As a natural part of a school's journey toward cultural competency, assessments or audits can provide valuable information and feedback.

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Reimers noted that he sees an opportunity to develop students» global competencies by creating a positive disposition toward cultural differences; an ability to speak, understand, and think in languages outside of the country in which they are born; and a deep knowledge and understanding of world history, geography, and global dimensions such as health, climate, and economics.

On the other hand, those systems that have successfully moved toward more competency - based approaches are putting in a concerted effort to manage cultural change, or were already grounded in a competency - based, personalized culture even before the mandate was handed down.

Another way in which Oregon's plan pushes schools toward personalization is by focusing on cultural competency.