February 18 - February 24, 2002
This one-topic module develops awareness in participants of the cultural basis for their own value systems, viewing cultural values as relative rather than absolute. Special attention is paid to attitudes, which might lead to judging the choices and actions of families from other cultural backgrounds. In the area of family and disability issues, participants explore the values of at least one other culture in order to strengthen respect for diverse perspectives. The implications of cultural attitudes are considered in relation to communication and program planning.
Competency areas covered include:
* Exploring individual cultural values
- Toward family
- Toward child-raising
- Toward disability
* Understanding how language shapes values
* Discovering other cultural values
* Uncovering cultural assumptions in program planning
* Identifying implications of cultural practices in communication
* Building culturally respectful family support
This Module includes one topic. To complete this Module successfully, please complete the topics in the order shown below:
Topic
1 - Exploring Individual Cultural Values and How Language Shapes Values
Once you have completed this module you should:
Go on to Module 3
or
Go back to Principles and Practices of Family Support, Self-Determination and Disability
Email
Becky Raabe at Becky.Raabe@nau.edu
or call (928) 526-2566.
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