Preparing the Public Service for Working in Multiethnic Democracies: An Assessment and Ideas for Action

Brintnall, Michael

doi:10.1080/15236803.2008.12001508

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“…For each individual, the facilitator and professor attempted to connect comments to personal experiences and then to the broader role and responsibility of an emergency manager in disaster response. Each activity and dialogue builds a foundation and opens a space for individuals to articulate how their perspective positively or negatively affects those with whom they come into contact (Brintnall, 2008;Diem and Frankenburg, 2013;Dixon et al, 2010;Keene, 2011;Norman-Major and Gooden, 2012).…”

Section: Group Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Employing knowledgeable and experienced faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds is imperative when generating cultural competency-focussed learning outcomes, exercises, and assessments (Akombo, 2013;Brintnall, 2008;Carrizales, 2010;Rice, 2004). Learning is a dynamic process that must incorporate experiences (e.g.…”

Section: Importance Of Diversity-related Trainingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…According to the International Association of Emergency Managers' Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (2015), practitioners commit to developing their KSAs to respectfully and professionally serve their communities. By building and maintaining the trust and confidence of their citizenry, managers are better able to assist multiethnic societies (Brintnall, 2008). This increased awareness allows administrators to understand the connection between policies and demographic change (Diem and Frankenburg, 2013).…”

Section: Cultural Competency In Emergency Management Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Although there is a lack of an overarching theory or model, Kress et al (2005) promotes reflection as a method to developing cultural sensitivity. Moreover, reflection allows a manager to increase their awareness of sense of self, perception of experiences, and the systemic issues they and the community members may face (Brintnall, 2008;Carrizales, 2010;Riccucci, 2012;Villegas and Lucas, 2002).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Incorporating cultural competency skills in emergency management education

Knox

Haupt

2015

Disaster Prevention and Management

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to incorporate a model of prejudice reduction and cultural identity development theory to assess: the implementation of a diversity case study in a disaster management course; and the cultural competency understanding among the students. Design/methodology/approach -A diversity case study was implemented in an undergraduate Disaster Response and Recovery course (Fall 2013 n ¼ 17; Spring 2014 n ¼ 21; Fall 2014 n ¼ 35). The discussion encouraged students to contemplate how their biases, preconceived notions, and stereotypes affect their future role in emergency management. Findings -Results from Likert scale pre/post tests showed a marked increase in knowledge and a positive change in attitudes ( p o0.05). Open-responses denoted linkages to the prejudice reduction model and cultural identity development theory. Research limitations/implications -Bias can be attributed to the instructor and facilitator, and contextual limitations including a lack of: previous conversations and courses on diversity-related topics and participation motivation. Practical implications -By developing cultural competency, managers initiate intergroup contact reducing negative perceptions and increasing empathy for those deemed different. Integrating cultural competency into emergency management academic programs allows students to identify how their biases, stereotypes, and preconceived notions affect their performance. Originality/value -This study contributes to the literature by focussing on implementing a diversity case study to explore cultural competency, which is lacking in emergency management higher education. The diversity case study and instructional design could be adopted in disaster management courses.

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Section: Group Discussionmentioning

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Section: Importance Of Diversity-related Trainingmentioning

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Haupt

2015

Disaster Prevention and Management

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“…The focus on dual compentencies in these programs can leave faculty with mixed priorities. For example, they must ensure that students are able to do the work required for gainful employment while also attempting to instill ethical public service values (Brintnall, 2008;Vicino, 2017).…”

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Service-Learning as a Tool to Cultivate Democratically Minded Students: A Conceptual Framework

Lebovits

Bharath

2019

J. Public Nonprof Aff.

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The field of public administration is intrinsically linked to a substantive experience of democracy and the development of a democratic community. This article employs John Dewey’s constructivist pedagogical approach to make the case that service-learning can be a vehicle to cultivate students’ understanding of democracy as a movement toward a common good. We use the term “real democracy” to describe the ways that substantive practices of Dewey’s communal democracy materialize in today’s public sector. We highlight the concerns “real democracy” presents for public administrators before arguing that Master of Public Administration (MPA) programs are a particularly suitable setting to cultivate Dewey’s constructivist approach to democratic education given that the spirit of the approach is already well-aligned with MPA core competencies. Finally, we present public administration educators with a democratic service-learning conceptual framework that ties together pedagogical goals, service-learning design and outcomes, and Dewey’s constructivist, democratic student experience.

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Unpacking the Global Perspective: Examining NISPAcee Region-Focused Public Administration Research in American Scholarly Journals

Henderson

Terry

2014

International Journal of Public Administration

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Preparing the Public Service for Working in Multiethnic Democracies: An Assessment and Ideas for Action

Cited by 13 publications

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Incorporating cultural competency skills in emergency management education

Incorporating cultural competency skills in emergency management education

Service-Learning as a Tool to Cultivate Democratically Minded Students: A Conceptual Framework

Unpacking the Global Perspective: Examining NISPAcee Region-Focused Public Administration Research in American Scholarly Journals

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