Constructing culturally responsive professional development for inclusion in El Salvador using the lens of intercultural competence |
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| Authors: | Joanne M Van Boxtel |
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| Institution: | Education Department, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, CA, USA |
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| Abstract: | This paper describes a collaborative technical assistance project, which was co-constructed by the Ministry of Education (MINED) of El Salvador and the author, to support the advancement of inclusive education through culturally responsive professional development. This research-based project is presented as a model of culturally responsive professional development using the lens of intercultural competence. The author describes each phase of the project through the lens of intercultural competence that includes: (a) initial planning, (b) content proposals, (c) content development, and (d) content delivery. Implications and future research questions for those engaging in culturally responsive professional development-based technical assistance work are provided. |
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| Keywords: | Inclusive education professional development intercultural competence technical assistance |
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