1. Description of a culturally competent supervisor. Illustrate the skills that this supervisor possesses by providing explicit examples of how the supervisor uses these skills with supervisees.
2. Describe in detail the importance of being culturally competent as a supervisor.
3. Describe which traits and characteristics contribute to successful culturally competent supervision.
4. Describe the culturally competent skills and qualities that an excellent supervisor possesses.
5. Explain which cultural elements could interfere with learning in supervisory relationships.
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