Cultural Competency byDesign

This 10-hour, self-paced, asynchronous course will provide educators with the insights and strategies needed to create inclusive learning environments that respect and celebrate differences among students. Developed by ITEEA based on global feedback from educators, this course is designed to support you in developing and enhancing your Technology, Engineering, or STEM classroom.

What You’ll Experience:

• Engaging with articles, videos, and interactive activities.
• Documenting your progress and reflections in a virtual interactive notebook.
• Developing practical strategies to create more inclusive and equitable classrooms.
• Gaining a deeper understanding of cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

In an increasingly diverse world, fostering cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom is more crucial than ever. This course will guide you through five comprehensive modules:

• Module 1: Cultural Competency - Define and understand cultural competency, recognize its importance in education, and develop strategies to promote it in your school environment.
• Module 2: Diversity - Explore the various components of diversity, analyze its impact, and develop strategies for promoting inclusivity and respect.
• Module 3: Equity - Learn to ensure fair access to resources, opportunities, and support for all students, addressing systemic barriers to education.
• Module 4: Inclusion - Discover how to create a learning environment where all students feel welcomed, valued, and supported, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities.
• Module 5: Conclusion - Bring together your learning and prepare to apply your new skills.

Throughout the course, you'll engage with articles, videos, and interactive activities, documenting your progress in a virtual interactive notebook that will serve as a valuable reference for years to come. Upon successful completion and submission of your interactive notebook, you will receive a certificate of completion and your Cultural Competency byDesign microbadge!

What You'll Gain:

• Practical strategies to create more inclusive and equitable classrooms.
• A deeper understanding of cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• A portfolio of support, including activities and reflections, to implement in your Technology, Engineering, or STEM classroom.
• The prestigious ITEEA Cultural Competency byDesign microbadge, demonstrating your commitment to inclusive education.

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching practice and make a lasting impact on your students' lives. Join ITEEA's Microbadge: Cultural Competency byDesign today and start building a more inclusive future in education!