Cultural Awareness skill

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Social Awareness

Social Awareness: The ability to take the perspective of

and empathize with others, including those from diverse

backgrounds and cultures. The ability to understand

social and ethical norms for behavior and to recognize

family, school, and community resources and supports.

Social awareness requires staff and educators to

acknowledge, value, support, and respond to the cultural

values, traditions, communication, learning styles,

contributions, and relational patterns of all students in

the classroom.

As school districts locally select, develop, prepare and

deliver their own curricula, they may want to

consider modifying their curricula to critique and redress

issues of privilege and bias (e.g., sexism, ageism,

ableism, racism, and heteronormative stereotypes).

It is also important that students and

educators:

• Understand their own cultural identity and its

implications in interactions and toward school.1

• Possess an affirming attitude toward all students.

• Develop constructive ways of engaging each other’s

practical knowledge.2

• Appreciate multiple and diverse perspectives in the

classroom.3

• Examine the systemic structures and ideologies that

justify inequalities.4

• Critically reflect on the socio-historic legacy of groups

of people not benefitting from and being oppressed by

U.S. public systems.5

• Acknowledge, value, support, and respond to the

cultural values, traditions, communication, learning

styles, contributions, and relational patterns of all

students in the classroom.6

Ideally, educators integrate evidence-based

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

practices across all subject areas:

to help students develop their social emotional skills or

competencies. For the Social Awareness Competency,

we’ve developed four learning goals, set measurable

grade band benchmarks, identified sample activities for

each grade band and identified where select Minnesota

Academic Standards connect to the benchmarks.

The sample activities are suggestions that educators

can use to teach the benchmarks – the activities are not

meant to be complete lessons. The intent is for students

to reach mastery of each benchmark by the end of the

grade range; however, teachers may want to revisit the

earlier skills periodically.

What is Social Awareness?

Being the third step in developing emotional intelligence, social

awareness is a skill that we all must work to build within

ourselves. In a broad sense, it means having an awareness

and understanding of the world around us.

This includes environments, cultures, communities, societal

norms, problems, struggles, and all other areas that make

up the social atmosphere in which we live.

But the way I am discussing social awareness is in a much

more narrowed sense. I want us to look at how social

awareness leads to the development of emotional

intelligence.

One of the most prominent figures in the field of emotional

intelligence is Daniel Goleman. He breaks emotional

intelligence down into four subsects: self-awareness, self-

management, social awareness, and relationship

management.

In relation to emotional intelligence, social awareness is

best defined as our ability to accurately understand the

emotions of other people and empathize with them.

Empathy is a large component of effective social

awareness, and something we will go into more depth later

on in the article.

Social awareness is all about taking the focus off ourselves for

a moment and beginning to think about those around us.

This can be very difficult to do for some of us, especially if

we are often wrapped up in ourselves and consumed by

our own thoughts.

It requires suspension of selfishness and self-absorbed

thinking in order to accurately identify and understand how

those around us think and feel.

The easiest way for me to understand social awareness is

by one simple word: consideration. It all boils down to

taking a second to consider how our thoughts, emotions,

and actions impact others. This is a large aspect of external

self-awareness which is why the two skills are often

intertwined.

Consideration to me is a much simpler way of thinking

about social awareness because since I was a kid, I’ve

heard the phrase, “Be considerate of others.”

This refers to how my actions impact those around me. If I

say something hurtful, how will it make the other person

feel? If I act without thinking, could it possibly harm

someone else? Or, on a more positive note, how can I be

of the most service and benefit to other people?

Taking all of these questions into consideration, as well as

many others, can help ensure we will be acting in a socially

aware manner.

But, however you best understand social awareness, the

fact remains the same that it is an important skill to build

within ourselves.

"The easiest way for me to understand social awareness is

by one simple word: consideration. It all boils down to

taking a second to consider how our thoughts, emotions,

and actions impact others."

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Social Awareness Learning Goals

1. Demonstrates awareness of and empathy for

individuals, their emotions, experiences and

perspectives through a cross-cultural lens.

2. Demonstrates awareness and respect of groups and

their cultures, languages, identities, traditions, values

and histories.

3. Demonstrates awareness of how individuals and

groups cooperate toward achieving common goals

and ideals.

4. Demonstrates awareness of external supports and

when supports are needed.

Why is Social Awareness Important?

We are social creatures, and we live in a world where

relationships and social interactions play a large part in a

successful life. This makes having the ability to understand

the emotions of others incredibly important.

If we lack social awareness, then it can cause our lives to

be much more difficult and full of friction.

It’s not that social awareness all of a sudden will make us

a social butterfly, it simply means we will relate to our

fellow man or woman in a more positive and meaningful

way. We will have a better time understanding their

struggles and what makes them joyful.

The ability to relate to others is significant in creating

rapport and building strong bonds.

What I would like to do is break down some of the key

benefits you can expect from high social awareness.

Stronger Connections/Relationships

One of the key benefits of building social awareness is the

strength of connections and relationships it provides. A lot

of the time when we hear these terms, we automatically

think in a romantic sense. Yes, social awareness improves

these relationships, but it is not limited to the romantic

world.

Let’s think about it in terms of sports. This is a world where

relationships are king. A truth that has been difficult for me

to accept, but a truth, nonetheless. Whether we are talking

about landing a starting position on a team, getting signed

to a team, or even being given an opportunity to try out,

relationships play an important role.

If you lack social awareness, it can be difficult to form

such relationships. However, if you learn to master social

awareness, you can build strong, meaningful connections.

For instance, having the ability to understand and

empathize with your coach can help you build a stronger

bond with him or her. In turn, they will be more engaged

in helping you improve and reach your athletic goals.

Now, it may come off that I am saying social awareness

helps to build relationships and this is good because you

can gain something. However, that is merely a side effect.

Building better relationships with your coaches, teammates,

friends, or partners simply leads to increased fulfillment

and a more positive interaction overall.

Conflict Management

I almost titled this section “Avoid Conflicts” but that doesn’t

really grasp the essence of social awareness in this case.

See, some conflicts are unavoidable and by trying to avoid

conflicts altogether, we may only be further worsening the

issue.

Sometimes conflicts are necessary, especially when a

certain topic or concern needs to be worked through. What

social awareness provides is better management when it

comes to conflicts.

When we get into an argument, without a high level of

social awareness, we often become defensive and firmly

hold our viewpoint. However, this is not a very good way

to work through any kind of disagreement.

All that will result from this type of interaction is further

frustration and arguing. But, if you have high social

awareness, then conflicts can be navigated and handled

in a more positive manner.

This is due to the ability social awareness provides to take

the other person’s point of view. If we can understand why

they are upset, why they feel hurt, or why they think what

they do, then we will have a better chance of coming to a

compromise or agreement.

In this way, conflicts will be much healthier and will actually

have a positive effect on your life and relationships.

Increased Positivity

The two previous benefits should shed light as to how

social awareness increases our overall positivity.

It’s no secret that a positive life is a better-lived life.

Anyone who used to sulk about and now lives more

upbeat and positive can attest that it is a much better

way to live (once you get over the initial addiction to that

negative feeling).

When we are experiencing better relationships, as pointed

out in the first benefit, it will be easier to be positive about

certain situations. Continuing the example used regarding

a relationship with your coach, having such a strong bond

will improve your outlook.

You will feel more positive about your sport, your athletic

improvement, and your ability to keep progressing to a

higher level.

In line with the second benefit, better-managed conflicts will

lead to a better feeling of positivity about your relationships

and your life in general. When we are constantly in a state

of disagreement, it can be difficult to see the bright side of

any situation.

However, when we are able to navigate such situations

more smoothly, it is much easier to see a positive light in

our lives.

"It’s no secret that a positive life is a better-lived life.

Anyone who used to sulk about and now lives more upbeat

and positive can attest that it is a much better way to live

(once you get over the initial addiction to that negative

feeling)."

Less Discrimination

As we grow in social awareness, discrimination towards

other people will decline.

Whether this is discrimination based on culture, race,

class, or any other factor, being socially aware helps to

eliminate such thinking.

The reason for this lies in empathy.

Understanding how another person thinks and feels

makes it incredibly difficult to discriminate and think poorly

of them. Once you get to know the inner-workings of

someone, you look less at their external appearance and

condition and view them more for their internal beliefs

and emotions.

Also, having the ability to understand multiple

perspectives makes discrimination difficult to hold onto.

Most of the time, discrimination is rooted in differing

beliefs. We feel that the way we think is right and so

naturally, the other persons must be wrong. And wrong

typically means we view it as inferior.

Instead, when we exhibit high social awareness we can

empathize and understand why someone else thinks and

believes differently than we do. This does not mean we

must then agree with them or adopt the same views, but

we can appreciate them for their unique opinions and

outlook on the world.

Components of Social Awareness

Now that we have gone over what social awareness is in

a broad sense and why it is so important, it will be useful

to go into more detail as to what the components are.

The definition of social awareness that was given earlier

sheds a little light on this but leaves a bit of room for

wondering. What exactly makes up social awareness?

What are the intricate characteristics that we all must

possess in order to display this skill?

Well, there are four components of social awareness,

some of which have already been alluded to. The

components are as follows:

"The definition of social awareness that was given earlier

sheds a little light on this but leaves a bit of room for

wondering. What exactly makes up social awareness?

What are the intricate characteristics that we all must

possess in order to display this skill?"

Empathy

This is such a big one, that it could stand alone in a

description of social awareness.

Merriam-Webster defines empathy as, “The action of

understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and

vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and

experience of another.”

This really fits the overall definition of social awareness.

Simply by focusing on being more empathetic, your social

awareness will grow and become much stronger.

Perspective

The second component of social awareness is

perspective.This refers to the viewpoint we take on

situations or concepts.

In terms of social awareness, it’s not enough to simply look

at a situation from our own perspective. We must have the

ability to see through the lenses of other people.

When we can take a situation, like a conflict as described

above, and look at it from different perspectives, this

shows incredibly high levels of social awareness.

Respect

The third component of social awareness is respect.

What I am referencing here is the ability to give another

individual your respect and consideration when it comes

to their beliefs and opinions.

Being socially aware involves empathizing and taking the

perspectives of other people, especially those of different

backgrounds and cultures. This is primarily where respect

comes into play.

We must have the ability to push our own opinions and

judgments aside and truly listen and seek to understand

the views of someone else.

Compassion

Here we have the fourth component of social awareness.

This is the culmination of the previous three into more of

an actionable piece.

Compassion involves taking action on behalf of another

person. This action is a result of the empathy, perspective,

and respect you have developed.

Think about compassion as taking action for those who

cannot take action for themselves. You stick up for those

individuals who cannot, in order to alleviate their burden.

As an athlete, this can take the form of sticking up for a

teammate who makes a mistake or a coach seeking to

help lift the feelings of defeat from their players.

Build Social Awareness

In working to build social awareness within ourselves,

there are certain guidelines we can follow to quicken up

the process. If you wish to cultivate high levels of emotional

intelligence within yourself, then focusing on improving

social awareness is an important piece to the puzzle.

Become a Better Listener

If we want to improve our social awareness, then one of

the easiest ways to immediately do so is by becoming a

better listener. No, do not go out and get a hearing aid,

that’s not what I’m referring to.

When talking about becoming a better listener,

it’s all about our frame of mind going into the conversation.

Many times, we will be having a discussion or listening to

someone with the sole purpose of responding. This puts us

in a defensive mindset and does not allow us to really gain

insight into how the other person is feeling.

What we must do is listen to understand.

Be inquisitive and excited to learn what the other person

has to say. Give them your full attention and it will be

remarkable how fast your social awareness skills begin

to grow.

Pay Attention to Body Language

We can tell a lot by the way a person presents themselves.

While you’re speaking to someone or while they are

talking, pay attention to their body language. Do they look

tense or uncomfortable? Are they showing signs that

you’re making them uncomfortable or angry?

By simply noticing the other person’s body language you

can gain a better understanding of how they are feeling in

that moment.

Put Yourself in Their Shoes

I’m sure this is a phrase you’ve heard often but is it

something you actually do? It can be quite difficult to

actually put ourselves in the shoes of another, especially

if we are in conflict with them.

But, in order to gain a complete understanding of their

opinions and beliefs, it is a vital tool to use.

All that you have to do is think to yourself, “How would I

feel if I was this person? Would what I am saying or how I

am acting be upsetting or hurtful?”

Just by performing this exercise, you will automatically

gain a higher sense of social awareness.

Final Thoughts

Social awareness is one of the key components of

emotional intelligence. It is a skill that allows us to

understand how another person is feeling, empathize

with them, and take a different perspective on a situation.

It can be a very difficult skill to develop. We often get so

caught up in ourselves that taking the time to understand

someone else is not on our list of priorities. However, it is

a valuable skill that we should all strive to cultivate within

ourselves.

Do you think social awareness is important? I would love

to hear your opinion so please leave a comment below.

I hope that this article was helpful, and you gained a better

understanding of what social awareness is, why it’s

important, and how to better develop it within yourself.

If you have any questions about social awareness or any

other performance psychology topic, please feel free to

reach out to me.

Thank you for reading and I wish you the best of

success in all that you do.

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What is the cultural awareness?

Cultural competence is the ability of a person to effectively

interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with

people of various cultural backgrounds.

Cultural background can include the beliefs, customs,

and behaviors of people from various groups.

Someone's cultural awareness is their understanding of

the differences between themselves and people from

other countries or other backgrounds, especially

differences in attitudes and values.A fundamental part of

learning a language is acquiring familiarity with the culture

associated with it.

A multicultural society is best served by a culturally

responsive curriculum. Schools that acknowledge the

diversity of their student population understand the

importance of promoting cultural awareness.

Teachers who are interested in fostering a cultural

awareness in their classroom should actively

demonstrate to their students that they genuinely care

about their cultural, emotional, and intellectual needs.

To this end, there are several strategies that you can

use to build trusting relationships with diverse students.

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To incorporate cultural awareness into your

classroom curriculum,you should:

1. Express interest in the ethnic background of

your students.

Encourage your students to research and share information

about their ethnic background as a means of fostering a

trusting relationship with fellow classmates.

Analyze and celebrate differences in traditions, beliefs,

and social behaviors. It is of note that this task helps

European-American students realize that their beliefs

and traditions constitute a culture as well, which is a

necessary breakthrough in the development of a truly

culturally responsive classroom.

Also, take the time to learn the proper pronunciation

of student names and express interest in the etymology

of interesting and diverse names.

2. Redirect your role in the classroom from

instructor to facilitator.

Another important requirement for creating a nurturing

environment for students is reducing the power differential

between the instructor and students. Students in an

authoritarian classroom may sometimes display negative

behaviors as a result of a perceived sense of social

injustice; in the culturally diverse classroom,

the teacher thus acts more like a facilitator than an

instructor.

Providing students with questionnaires about what they

find to be interesting or important provides them with a

measure of power over what they get to learn and

provides them with greater intrinsic motivation and

connectedness to the material.

Allowing students to bring in their own reading material

and present it to the class provides them with an

opportunity to both interact with and share stories,

thoughts, and ideas that are important to their cultural

and social perspective.

3. Maintain a strict level of sensitivity to

language concerns.

In traditional classrooms, students who are not native

English speakers often feel marginalized, lost, and

pressured into discarding their original language in

favor of English.

In a culturally responsive classroom, diversity of language

is celebrated and the level of instructional materials

provided to non-native speakers are tailored to their

level of English fluency. Accompanying materials

should be provided in the student’s primary language

and the student should be encouraged to master English.

4. Maintain high expectations for student

performance.

Given that culturally responsive instruction is a

student-centered philosophy, it should come as

no surprise that expectations for achievement are

determined and assigned individually for each student.

Students don’t receive lavish praise for simple tasks

but do receive praise in proportion to their

accomplishments. If a student is not completing

her work, then one should engage the student

positively and help guide the student toward

explaining how to complete the initial steps

that need to be done to complete a given

assignment or task.

5. Incorporate methods for self-testing.

Another potent method for helping students become

active participants in learning is to reframe the concept

of testing. While testing is usually associated with grades

(and therefore stress) in traditional classrooms, in a

culturally responsive classroom frequent non-graded

tests can be used to provide progress checks and

ensure that students don’t fall behind on required material.

Teaching students to self-test while learning new

information will help them better remember and use what

they’ve learned in class and will help them realize on their

own when they need to study a topic in greater depth.

6. Maintain an “inclusive” curriculum that remains

respectful of differences.

A culturally responsive curriculum is both inclusive in

that it ensures that all students are included within all

aspects of the school and it acknowledges the unique

differences students may possess.

A culturally responsive curriculum also encourages

teachers’ understanding and recognition of each

student’s non-school cultural life and background,

and provides a means for them to incorporate this

information into the curriculum, thus promoting inclusion.

Schools have the responsibility to teach all students

how to synthesize cultural differences into their

knowledge base, in order to facilitate students’

personal and professional success in a diverse world.

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A culturally responsive curriculum helps students

from a minority ethnic/racial background develop a

sense of identity as individuals, as well as proudly

identify with their particular culture group.

Teachers can play a big role in helping these students

succeed through the establishment of culturally

responsive classrooms.

Elements of cultural awareness:

The five building blocks of cultural competence:

1-Open attitude,

2-Self-awareness,

3-Awareness of others,

4-Cultural knowledge,

5-Cultural skills.

Cultural Awareness sub-skills

Facing the Third Millennium, any countries should

prepare young generation with cultural awareness

and critical thinking skills so as to survive in the global era.

Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of

actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing,

synthesizing, and/or evaluating information generated by,

observation,experience, reflection, reasoning, or

communication, as a guide to belief and action.

Cultural Awareness Activities

In order for your students to adapt to their new

environment and feel safe and comfortable,

you need to create an atmosphere of inclusivity.

Include allowances for cultural necessities in

classroom rules, choose texts that are relevant

to and explore cultural differences, and communicate

with students and parents about needs and

expectations.

That last one is particularly important. Students and

families from different backgrounds may be just as

unaware of certain differences as you were before you

did your research. Get on the same page with them and

discuss what you are doing to be sensitive to them

and how they can communicate with you further.

This can be a major challenge on its own, especially

if there is a language barrier, but do not be discouraged!

The extra effort needed to connect to families pays

dividends in how much you learn about them, how much

the home-school connection grows, and how supported

your students feel.

On that note, make sure to dialogue with your students

as well. After making allowances for cultural differences,

you may find yourself fielding questions from them, such

as “Why is he/she doing that?” or “How come he/she

gets to do ‘X’?”

Practicing cultural awareness and sensitivity as a teacher

requires a little more consideration, but we owe it to our

profession, our students, and the surrounding community

to put in the work.

And by doing so, you will allow all of your students to

have an equitable experience in your class. Moreover,

you will add to your school’s culture in a positive way

and act as an example for other teachers.