Spring 2025 SOWK 460w Week 12 - Research Context and Cultural Competence

A presentation at Heritage University in April 2025 by Jacob Campbell and is tagged with BASW Program, Heritage University, SOWK 460w

Title text, “Research Context and Cultural Competence”; a stylized face with document icon. Additional text: 'Spring 2024 Week 12 for SOWK 460w' and 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University.' Black background.

**Object**: Slide **Action**: Lists agenda items **Context**: Week 12 presentation, focused on cultural sensitivity and competence in program evaluation.**Text**: - Agenda for Week 12: The Tentative Plan- Why cultural sensitivity in program evaluation- Terms associated with cultural competence- Standards for culturally competent evaluation- An example of culturally responsive evaluation- Application to your program evaluation**Footer**: Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW, Heritage University; Spring 2025 for SOWK 460w.

Text in bold, colorful font quotes how identity is shaped by cultural influences such as age, gender, and race. A pink speech bubble asks about the impact of these variables in counseling or classrooms. Context is a presentation slide.

A presentation slide defines 'Cultural humility,' discussing openness and self-reflection regarding diverse perspectives. It emphasizes understanding personal biases. Notable text: “Important Terms,” and credits Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW, Heritage University.

Slide featuring the term 'Cultural opportunities,' defined as moments to explore cultural beliefs. Yellow box poses questions: 'What happens when...?' Footer notes credit Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., Heritage University.

**Object**: Text definition. **Action**: Explains 'cultural comfort' and 'cultural discomfort'. **Context**: Presentation slide titled 'Important Terms' describes engagement with cultural identity, understanding, and self-reflection. Authored by Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW, Heritage University. Text excerpt: 'Cultural comfort refers to the way practitioners who approach their work with cultural humility can engage with cultural opportunities to deepen their understanding of another person’s cultural identity through meaningful conversation and self-reflection. When moments of cultural discomfort arise, they offer valuable chances to learn more about our own assumptions and perspectives, as well as to gain a deeper understanding of others.'

Slide displaying text about 'Cultural competence,' described as working effectively with diverse cultural backgrounds. The word 'Controversy' in an orange bubble connects to this definition. Title: 'Important Terms.' Context indicates a presentation by Jacob Campbell, Heritage University.

Slide features a program proposal prompt, asking for culturally competent evaluation strategies for minority clients, alongside a QR code linking to an evaluation guide. It's titled 'Small Group Activity.'

Slide shows five components of cultural competency with corresponding icons: handshake for awareness, mirror for self-awareness, globe for dynamics, flags for cultural knowledge, and trophy for skill adaptation. Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., Heritage University.

QR code on a black background links to an article titled 'Empowering Indigenous Communities Through a Participatory, Culturally Responsive Evaluation of a Federal Program for Older Americans.' Additional text: 'Review the article, focused on section 'Methods: Promoting a Culturally Responsive Approach,'' and 'Clarke et al., 2022.' A link is provided: https://doi.org/10.1177/10982140211030557. At the bottom are credentials and course details for Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW, Heritage University, Spring 2025 for SOWK 486w.

A presentation slide lists guidelines for conducting culturally sensitive evaluations. It emphasizes inclusivity, understanding diverse populations, asking appropriate questions, recognizing cultural communication, and ensuring confidentiality. The course is 'Culturally Sensitive Evaluation Planning' for Spring 2025, SOWK 460w.

Clock indicates time; beside it, text reads, 'Time to work on your program evaluations.' Slide includes: Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW, Heritage University. Bottom notes Spring 2025 for SOWK 460w.

Dr. Jacob Campbell

12 slides

Description

In week 12, we explore the program evaluation context more. This includes cultural competency and how we can develop culturally sensitive program evaluations. The agenda is as follows:

Why is cultural sensitivity in program evaluation
Terms associated with cultural competence
Standards for culturally competent evaluation
An example of culturally responsive evaluation
Application to your program evaluation