COMPETENCY

FOUR
Lauren Medlin

WHAT IS COMPETENCY
FOUR?
Engage diversity and
difference in practice.

PRACTICE BEHAVIORS
4.1: Recognize the extent to which
a cultures structures and values
may oppress, marginalize,
alienate, or create or enhance
privilege and power.
Minimum standard of care
Race Caucasians vs. Minorities in the
classroom

PRACTICE BEHAVIORS
4.2: Gain sufficient self-awareness to
eliminate the influence of personal
biases and values in working with
diverse groups.
Scary father cannot let that effect my
work with the child
Foreigners realizing they deserve the
same opportunities as kids born in the U.S.

PRACTICE BEHAVIORS
4.3: Recognize and communicate
their understanding of the
importance of difference in shaping
life experiences.
Helping my kindergartner understand
people do care about how he does in the
classroom
Agency Project kids will hopefully
understand the importance of attendance

PRACTICE BEHAVIORS
4.4: View themselves as learners
and engage those with whom
they work as informants.
Taking advice from my supervisor
Listening to the guidance counselor
discuss different types of plans for
children - ex. IEP, 504, RTI