Cultural sensitivity as a key to the professional development of a teacher

immersion in the world of pedagogical culture requires a subtle understanding of interpersonal and interethnic nuances. Cultural sensitivity is becoming not just a skill, but a real art of professional excellence of a modern teacher. The development of cultural sensitivity involves a multi-level process and includes self-knowledge and reflection of one's own stereotypes; active study of cultural diversity; formation of empathic perception of students; development of flexible communication strategies. In the modern global world, cultural sensitivity ceases to be an innate talent and becomes a necessary professional tool for successful communication. It is impossible to overestimate the influence of the cultural context on the development of personality. Of particular importance is the development of psychological and pedagogical strategies for optimizing interethnic relations, which is critically important for multinational Russia, on whose territory more than a hundred ethnic groups coexist. A teacher with a high level of cultural sensitivity is able to create an inclusive educational space, where each student feels accepted and understood by the world around them. This approach transforms the traditional model of education, making it more personally oriented and effective, where the teacher acts as a cultural mediator, able to build bridges between different traditions and worldviews.

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