The QUEST process and Cultural Differences in Students
A Focus on Culture and its impact on Student achievement!
The QUEST process can be a vital tool to help schools close the achievement gap in schools.
In schools today it's not uncommon for students to be exposed to a vast amount of different cultural backgrounds within a classroom. This could be with students, teachers and parents within the school. At times we may find it difficult dealing with different cultures which could be a learning experience or a confusing one for us. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a way to help bridge the gap between the different ways we were taught growing up so we can all be appreciative of our different backgrounds and learn from one another? It's human nature for a person to judge someone by appearance or first impressions. This habit needs to be reformed so that we see people from the inside out not the outside in.
The QUEST process teaches students to appreciate others ideas and personality traits. QUEST provides safe parameters or an environment for student to work in groups and experience teamwork philosophies. It will provide students to work under ground rules they take part in creating as well as being responsible for various roles and process tools to be played out by all members rotating through the group session. The group will follow these parameters while using a Four Step problem solving process to solve core content related curriculum. This process is a WIN-WIN for the student. It introduces the student to group activities learning how to communicate and listen with one another sharing roles and responsibilities while effectively solving problems. It also prepares student for real life situations and choices. Today's workplace looks for certain skills in their workforce, skills such as listening, problem solving, initiative communication, and teamwork. Those students learning QUEST at the elementary level and high will be a step ahead of many mastering these types of skills in schools which will prepare them for their life choices.
For more information about our QUEST training please contact
Tracey Richardson, Senior Consultant
or
Mike Hoseus- Executive Director