Cultural Competence: An Example Of Cultural Competency

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Cultural competence is defined as having knowledge about different cultural practiced and creating a positive attitude towards the cultural differences. It is underpinned by some key principle which includes a secure and respectful relationship, having respect for diversity, having high expectations and equity and finally having partnerships. In order for a person to be culturally competent, they should engage with ongoing and reflective practice (Newman & Pollnitz, 2002). According to William (2003, p. 14) culture is a way of life or ‘what we create’ beyond our biology. Not given to us, but made by us. It gives an individual as sense of belonging. Through culture, they are able to know who they are a where they belong. This is even more important in children as it creates sense of belonging among them. Before teaching a class, it is important to put aside our own cultures and behaviours and remove any bias that we may hold inside. This is a key to bringing up culturally children (Ed, 2006). …show more content…
This is where the early childhood teacher exhibits positive attitudes and behaviors during their interaction with the children and their families. Application of cultural competence at the service level requires it to be evident in the expectations and practices of the setting and how the views of the children and their families influence the various decisions they make. At the system level, cultural competence is applied in the way in which a service is relating to a local community in respect to all local protocols (Ed,