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Preferred term
professional development for cultural competence
Definition
- Professional development in the field of education encompasses an ongoing series of trainings or courses that help educators consistently review, research, and revise skills that teach and engage students more effectively and efficiently. When connected with education and cultural competence, professional development involves a conscientious effort at the individual and institutional level to improve educational outcomes for increasingly diverse student populations. [Source: Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education; Professional Development for Cultural Competence]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/professional_development_for_cultural_competence
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