Creating equitable and inclusive learning environments requires more than understanding cultural humility—it requires intentional reflection, responsive facilitation, and a commitment to continuous learning. This highly interactive Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) builds on the knowledge gained in the Introduction to Teaching from a Cultural Humility & Responsiveness Lens self-paced course, helping participants develop the practical skills needed to facilitate sexuality education that honors the diverse identities, cultures, values, strengths, and lived experiences of every learner.
Delivered over five weeks, this 10-hour cohort-based training combines five live Zoom sessions, guided reflection, collaborative learning, and independent practice to strengthen culturally responsive facilitation skills. Working alongside an experienced facilitator and supportive learning community, you’ll practice applying cultural humility in real-world teaching situations, recognizing and responding to implicit bias and microaggressions, adapting instructional materials, and creating learning environments where all students feel respected, represented, and supported. Throughout the course, you’ll deepen your understanding of how culture, intersectionality, and community context influence learning while strengthening your ability to respond with curiosity, empathy, and cultural humility.
The course culminates in an immersive practice and coaching session using the Advocates for Youth Virtual Classroom, where participants facilitate sexuality education with AI-powered student avatars in realistic classroom scenarios. Through individualized coaching and feedback, you’ll strengthen your confidence, refine your facilitation techniques, and practice applying culturally responsive strategies before bringing your learning into classrooms, organizations, and community settings.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Apply the principles of cultural humility and culturally responsive facilitation in sexuality education settings.
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Recognize how culture, intersectionality, and community context influence learning experiences and participant engagement.
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Practice strategies that create equitable, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environments.
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Apply the Theory of Intersectionality to support and affirm the diverse identities and lived experiences of learners.
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Strengthen your understanding of the young people you serve by considering their cultural contexts, experiences, and strengths.
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Recognize implicit bias and apply strategies to minimize its influence on facilitation and instructional decision-making.
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Practice responding to microaggressions using evidence-informed response models that promote learning, accountability, and respectful dialogue.
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Evaluate and adapt instructional materials and facilitation strategies to better reflect the diverse cultures, identities, and experiences of learners.
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Practice culturally responsive facilitation skills in realistic classroom scenarios using the Advocates for Youth Virtual Classroom and integrate coaching feedback to strengthen instructional practice.
Prerequisite
Participants must complete the Introduction to Teaching from a Cultural Humility & Responsiveness Lens self-paced course prior to the first live session. This foundational course is included with registration and provides the content knowledge needed to fully engage in the skill-building activities throughout the Virtual Instructor-Led Training.