Multicultural Education, CBE Teacher Competencies Effective with Youth from Different Cultural Groups

This paper discusses competencies needed for teaching culturally different children. First, competencies are discussed that enable the teacher to gain community support and maneuver within the students ' environment in the community. Proficiencies needed for teaching language, history, and religion are described. Second, a preservice instructional program is described which focuses on giving a total picture of the Indian child in the home and school environment. Seven general competencies and several specific competencies in the areas of instruction, community, and student-teacher relationships for the teacher intern are listed. Third,. 13 competencies for teaching in a multicultural society are presented which include recognizing that all cultures have the same human needs, helping students understand their values and attitudes, and instilling in students an appreciation of human diversity