ETHOS ECHO:  Cultural Diversity Training
A course on the Diversity of Cultures around us.  To equip us for better communication and understanding.

Course Contents:

I.  Introduction: What is Culture?

II. The Ethos of a Culture
What shapes a culture?
Totems in all cultures

III. The Ethos Echo of our beliefs, attitude, and values?
The power of a paradigm
Dealing with Bias & Discrimination
Sample study of heterosexism and homophobia in schools

IV.  Effects of Cultural Insensitivity & Sensitivity
How does it feel when your culture is validated or violated?
Personal Stories
Video Stories
Effects of Discrimination at School or Work

V.  Learning Cultural Competence
Communication Filters
Food Practices - Video Example
Beliefs and Values - Case Study
Number One Key to Cultural Competence
How to Bridge/Understand Different Cultures
Responding to Verbal Discrimination

VI. Appendix
Glossary of Cultural Diversity Terms

   Preventing Aggression with
Control & Evasion
  Reducing Anxiety, Injury & Liability