Academy of Education EEC Phase 1 Course: Cultural Literacy and Humility
Cultural Literacy and Humility
Course Description: This course explores the essential concepts of cultural literacy and humility, equipping physical therapy educators with the knowledge and skills to empower their students to provide culturally responsive and respectful care. Participants will delve into the complexities of cultural understanding and develop a framework for ongoing personal and professional growth in cross-cultural interactions.
- Format: asynchronous, on-demand
- Cost: Academy of Education Members $20, Non-members $50
- Earn CEU: .2 (2 contact hours)
Intended Audience
New physical therapy faculty
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the Educational Session, attendees will
1. Define and differentiate key concepts such as cultural literacy, cultural humility, cultural competence, and cultural responsiveness within the context of physical therapy education.
2. Explain how personal cultural background can affect communication and decision-making.
3. Reflect on cultural identity and personal biases to foster self-awareness and growth.
4. Describe the importance of cultural literacy and cultural humility in building effective educator-learner and educator-educator relationships.
5. Develop a framework for ongoing personal and professional development in cross-cultural interactions.
Dawn S. Brown
Assistant Chair of Curricular Affairs and Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences
Northwestern University
Dr. Dawn S. Brown, PT, DPT, EdD, OCS serves as the Assistant Chair of Curricular Affairs and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences at Northwestern University. She plays a prominent role in the educational research community, evidenced by her involvement in numerous service projects and research collaborations, and over 30 invited and peer-reviewed presentations at regional and national levels. Dr. Brown has held significant positions, including Commissioner for the National Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Commission for the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT), Co-Chair of the Illinois Physical Therapy Association Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, and member of the ACAPT Education Planning and Innovation Committee. Additionally, she serves as an Advisory Board member for Simucase and is appointed to the Illinois State Board of Health as the Doctor of Physical Therapy representative, serving on both the Policy and Rules Committees. Her research focuses on leadership development, faculty development, motivation, and belonging and she is recognized both regionally and nationally as a leader in these areas. Dr. Brown's scholarly work has made a substantial impact on physical therapy education and clinical practice.
