By enhancing culturally responsive practice acknowledges the legitimacy of the cultural heritages of different ethnic groups, both as legacies that affect students' dispositions, attitudes, and approaches to learning and as worthy content to be taught in the formal curriculum.
By enhancing culturally responsive practice acknowledges the legitimacy of the cultural heritages of Culture is very important to everyones life, we were born and raised with our culture, we have different perspectives of life, the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/culture). By having the knowledge of culture and Te Reo Maori it enhances us to work successfully with patients of different cultural
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By having the knowledge of Teo maori and cultural background of people we can achieve better care to patients. For example attitudes is important like saying a karakia before a operation or somewhat for the maori culture shows respect and is part of their culture heritage for many years passed on through their ancestors, saying the Karkia may be coveted by a patient or their love ones. Another important thing is Knowledge, by having the knowledge in the maori perspective is important because a mindfulness that non spoken communication can be distinctive in the middle of Maori and non-Maori. For instance, direct eye contact can be seen as an indication of lack of respect in Maori society, and hence a Maori patient may decide to take a gander at a nonpartisan range of the room while talking or tuning in. Also skills are important the capacity to get some information about their ethnic foundation, this helping us to understand and discuss their culture to you is a skill, introducing your self the right way so they wouldn't be offended. Having the knowledge of culture as a health professional will help you understand about their background. You will be facing different