SPACE2 Model of Mindful Inclusion 6 habits to try - What do these habits look like in the RTLB c...
1. 1. SLOWING DOWN - TAKING THE TIME TO PROCESS AND REFLECT ON OTHER PEOPLE'S REPONSES:
1.1. Consciously (scripted) still myself - thoughts/body/where I am looking etc and trying to be open hearted.
1.1.1. Awareness that not everyone is in in the same boat.
1.1.1.1. Taking the time to reflect.
1.1.1.1.1. Not placing your values onto others.
2. 2. PERSPECTIVE TAKING - SHOWING EMPATHY TOWARDS OTHER PEOPLE'S IDENTITY AND BELIEFS:
2.1. Active Listener
2.1.1. Asking the right questions - for e.g. "Tell me your story"
2.1.1.1. Taking the tiem to get to know wha that looks like.
2.1.1.1.1. Being open to knowing that everyone's ways of doing/experiences are different
3. 3. ASKING YOURSELF - CHALLENGING YOUR OWN ASSUMPTIONS:
3.1. Knowing yourself - Relfection of personal culture and personal beliefs
3.1.1. Observing how people respond
3.1.1.1. Empathy - Walking in someone elses shoes
3.1.1.1.1. Regular Self Reflection.
4. 4. CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE - BECOMING AWARE OF OTHER CULTURES BEHAVIOURS WHICH DIFFER TO YOUR OWN:
4.1. Polite curiosity - ask questions in the right way (respectfully).
4.1.1. Consciously parking your judgements - be open and show openess
4.1.1.1. Listening/Wondering/Watching/Following
4.1.1.1.1. Showing Respect.
5. 5. EXEMPLARS - CHALLENGING THE STEREOTYPE BY INTERACTING WITH OTHER CULTURES:
5.1. Asking students/adults to say their names - Spell them so that we get this right
5.1.1. Taking the time to get to know people and their cultures
5.1.1.1. Attend local cultural community events (marae, matariki festivals, Chinese New Year etc). Encourage colleagues and family members to join you.
5.1.1.1.1. Do not make assumptions.
6. 6. EXPAND _ SURROUNDING YOURSELF WITH OTHER CULTURES:
6.1. Awareness of community events
6.1.1. Attend Matariki in community or in schools
6.1.1.1. Attend Polynesian Festivals
6.1.1.1.1. Look at a range of Multicultural Resources that could be used in RTLB Mahi