What have you, the student, actually done to increase your knowledge and understanding of people from culturally diverse groups, and what more can you do to address the gaps in your cultural competence?

Read Chapter 12 in Maidment & Egan (2016) [Ensure you use the recent edition; older versions have different page numbers]

Read through the case study 12.1 on pages 187 -188, 191 – 192, 193 – 194

Think about what you would need to do and know in order to be a culturally responsive and competent worker with Maryam and her family, then answer the questions below (using the case study):

1) In this situation what does the worker need to do to ensure they are being culturally competent?

2) Describe the theories, strategies and steps you would take, and why, to ensure the best outcome/s for Maryam and her family?

3) What have you, the student, actually done to increase your knowledge and understanding of people from culturally diverse groups, and what more can you do to address the gaps in your cultural competence?