Abstract
As trainers, we recognize that supporting the development of our students’ cultural competence begins in their graduate program and continues throughout their professional life. Discussing issues of diversity can be chal- lenging for trainers as well as students. This article introduces trainers of school psychologists to the model of cultural humility, which is characterized by self-reflection and self-critique through a lifelong process of learning and partner- ship-building with families and communities. The construct of cultural humility is first defined and research related to cultural humility is introduced. Then, an example and reflection is provided to highlight how a model of cultural humil- ity was used in a practicum seminar course on the provision of school psychological services to Native American youth and families. Finally, recommendations are provided for trainers who may wish to use this model in their own training.
