Part One
Discussion Thread: Leading in Diversity through Christian Faith
How does our Christian faith and the Bible play into the way that we lead in the area of cultural diversity? Use Biblical references (i.e., Galatians 3:28, Colossians 3:11, Ephesians 4) or others you may find relevant. (350 words minimum )
Part Two
CULTURAL COMPETENCY ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Length: 5-6 pages of content, not counting title and reference pages.
Assignment: Cultural Competency Action Plan
Assignment Description: Using research and readings from the course, as well as additionally scholarly research describe several national and global trends that have increased the need for cultural competence in schools today. Create an action plan as an educational leader to help prepare your school for the growing trends.
Assignment Guidelines:
1. Identify/describe two or three national and/or global trends that have increased the need
for cultural competence in education.
2. As school and/or instructional leaders, they address how these trends have impacted schools today. (If possible, please focus on a school that you have direct knowledge of Paul Revere Middle of Houston, TX).
3. Use documents from the school or school district to support the need for improvement.
4. As a school and/or instructional leader, we create a plan for addressing these issues. Consider the following questions when creating your plan: What policies or procedures need to be added and/or changed? What training for faculty and staff is needed? What is a realistic timeframe for implementing the plan?
5. While you are creating the Action Plan, incorporate a Christian Worldview throughout
the assignment.
6. 5-6 references are required.
7. The assignment must adhere to all APA guidelines.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.