Identify diversity considerations to build cultural awareness.

Identification should include matters related to

• race
• gender
• age
• disabilities
• religion
• job title
• physical appearance
• sexual orientation
• nationality.

Teacher Resources:

• Lesson Plan: Cultural Diversity in the Workplace, Texas CTE (https://www.txcte.org/resource/lesson-plan-cultural-diversity-workplace Links to an external site.)
• Conversations About Culture: Video and Lesson Plan, University of Buffalo School of Social Work (http://socialwork.buffalo.edu/resources/conversations-about-culture.html Links to an external site.)

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why is it important to maintain professional relationships with your coworkers?
• What is racism?
• What is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), and why does this designation exist?
• What are the consequences that could result from a lack of diversity and cultural awareness?