I Don’t See Color, All People Are the Same: Whiteness and Color-Blindness as Training and Supervisory Issues

Abstract

This article describes cultural responsiveness training, with a particular emphasis to working with white students. Training methods, which have been effective in examining issues of power and privilege, will be described. Excerpts from previous trainees’ correspondences will be shared to demonstrate how they may have been influenced by such exercises. I will share how reflections of this work have helped to shape who I am. Recommendations for others who wish to pursue cultural sensitivity training will be offered.

KEYWORDS:

• cross-cultural teaching
• education
• supervisory dyad
• white privilege
• whiteness

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The author wishes to express appreciation towards the editors of this special issue: Andrea L. Dottolo and Ellyn Kaschak for their patience and guidance throughout the writing process. The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the publishers and editors.