Diversity Matters The Transformed School Counselor Chapter 9 ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Demographics Continue to Change

Promoting a Social Justice Agenda Too many children who enter school with equal yearning soon falter under the harsh light of adult assumptions and American cultural history. Our lowered sights precede their own. (Roberts, 1997, p. 23). Too many children who enter school with equal yearning soon falter under the harsh light of adult assumptions and American cultural history. Our lowered sights precede their own. (Roberts, 1997, p. 23). What have you observed? ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

The Influence of Culture on Counseling Cultural Identity Cultural Viewpoint Intercultural Communication Social Justice Cultural Intelligence in Counseling How does culture influence the way we work with students? How does culture influence the way we work with students? ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Understanding Terms Race Race Ethnicity Ethnicity Diversity Diversity Culture Culture Multiculturalism Multiculturalism How do these terms relate to each other? ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

The Profile of a Culturally Competent School recognizes the diversity of its students and promotes a sense of community; recognizes the diversity of its students and promotes a sense of community; has high academic standards for all students; has high academic standards for all students; has a curriculum that reflects many cultures; has a curriculum that reflects many cultures; has a mechanism for resolution of racial/cultural conflict; has a mechanism for resolution of racial/cultural conflict; is committed to diversity among its staff; and is committed to diversity among its staff; and provides staff development on culturally related issues provides staff development on culturally related issues ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Bias and Stereotyping How does choice of words such as “at risk” or “culturally deprived” show bias or stereotyping? ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

What Defines Diversity? Race Race Ethnicity Ethnicity Language Language Sexual orientation Sexual orientation Socioeconomic status Socioeconomic status Family configuration Family configuration Transience Transience Religion Religion Physical, emotional, and learning disabilities Physical, emotional, and learning disabilities ANYTHING ELSE? ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

What do ALL Students Deserve? ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

A quality education in a school that is safe, attractive, and free from prejudice. ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

To attend integrated and diverse classrooms that support different learning styles and abilities and are respectful of individual needs. ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Have developmentally appropriate and culturally supportive counseling, curriculum, and teaching strategies. ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

How Do School Counselors Advocate for ALL Students? ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

School counselors can: establish strong links with the community and connect diverse student populations and their families with services not available at school. How will you do this? ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

School counselors can: ensure that individual needs are respected and supported. How will you do this? ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

School counselors can: become culturally knowledgeable about their school's population. How will you do this? ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

School counselors can: help teachers to design classroom activities that strengthen every student’s academic, social, personal, and career skills. How will you do this? ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Creating a Culturally Compatible Climate School counselors can provide the initiative and leadership to ensure that culturally and developmentally appropriate activities are an integral part of the school counseling program and are directly linked to fostering a climate built on respect and caring. School counselors can provide the initiative and leadership to ensure that culturally and developmentally appropriate activities are an integral part of the school counseling program and are directly linked to fostering a climate built on respect and caring. Can you provide some examples? ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

How To Challenge Beliefs and Change Behaviors listen to students and hear their voices and their stories; make sure no student is left out of the success picture; ask questions and eliminate the excuses and “yeah, buts” from others’ responses; challenge yourself and your assumptions and don’t be afraid to bring others along; and seek multiple ways to help every student find success. ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

EVERY school should pride itself on being an inclusive, caring, and respectful learning community for children and adults. The administration should model respectful treatment of adults and children, and expect all members of the school community to be respectful of each other. The school counselor can be a catalyst to make that happen! ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Our Ethical Obligation School counselors have an ethical responsibility (ASCA, 2010) to collaborate with teachers to help raise the level of knowledge, understanding, and skills so that the diverse needs of individual students are met. School counselors have an ethical responsibility (ASCA, 2010) to collaborate with teachers to help raise the level of knowledge, understanding, and skills so that the diverse needs of individual students are met. ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Let’s make it the beginning rather than the End!