Tool Objectives:

1. Explore and identify personal cultural competencies.
2. Identify areas of strength and opportunities for personal growth.
3. Identify areas of potential learning opportunities.

Tool Description:

This tool is designed to assist the assessee with identifying areas of strength and potential for growth within cultural elements related to race and ethnicity.  While there are many more facets to culture than are reflected on this tool, this particular tool will assist the user with identifying specific elements of their own personal belief system that may be useful when interacting with and connecting with educators, students, and families.

Tool Procedures:

1. Begin by reading each of the elements within the three major categories of this tool:  Awareness, Knowledge, and Skills.
2. Rate yourself on the scale provided based on the level to which you feel this element reflects your own personal abilities and attitudes. 
3. Utilize the scoring guide to determine your overall scores for each section.
4. Use this tool as a means of guiding your reflection and personal and professional growth.

Tool Evaluation:

Reflection and Discussion

Tool Time Requirement:

Less than 1 hour

Tool Resource and Author:

Diversity Cultural Competence Checklist

Vancouver Island Multicultural Society