The Importance of Developing Cultural Competence

Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of the importance of cultural competence and how it is developed in some careers by higher education institutions. Included in the discussion is a brief overview of some research and strategies used when attempting to develop cultural competence.

Citation

Puckett, T. (2020), "The Importance of Developing Cultural Competence", Puckett, T. and Lind, N. (Ed.) Cultural Competence in Higher Education (Innovations in Higher Education Teaching and Learning, Vol. 28), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 7-22. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2055-364120200000028004