CNDV 3520 DB WK 2
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The MAKSS-CE-R is a self-report instrument, so your scores reflect your
selfunderstandings. With that in mind, to what degree did your medium to
high scores on all subscales surprise you?
The results of my MAKSS-CE-R scores didn't come as a surprise, as I consider
myself open-minded towards other people's cultures and backgrounds. However, I
recognize that being open-minded doesn't necessarily qualify me to teach a course
on multiculturalism or any related subject.
What life experiences do you believe have contributed to your development of
multicultural competence?
As a Black woman, I acknowledge the unique experience of belonging to multiple
minority groups. However, I also recognize that my familiarity with my own
culture doesn't equate to comprehensive knowledge about the experiences of
individuals from other cultures. In my role as a teacher, I previously worked in
inner-city schools, interacting with students from diverse socioeconomic
backgrounds distinct from my own more privileged upbringing. This experience
was enlightening and allowed me to learn from and contribute to the lives of these
students, deepening my understanding of the struggles and obstacles that people
face.
Of the 3 areas of multicultural competence (i.e., awareness, knowledge, skills),
which poses the greatest opportunity for continued growth, and what
intentional strategies will you utilize to develop this aspect of multicultural
competence further?
My highest score in multicultural counseling knowledge reflects my "live and let
live" attitude. I approach people as they are, acknowledging that we are all
navigating our paths in this world. Judging others is not within my purview, and I
believe it is a counselor's responsibility to understand their clients, offering them
constructive ways to cope with life's challenges. On the flip side, my two lowest
scores in multicultural counseling awareness and skills indicate that I have more to
learn about different cultures and backgrounds, as well as developing the necessary
skills to effectively work with a diverse range of clients.
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