Cultural Competence of College Student on Indigenous Cultural Communities in Bukidnon

Cultural competence refers to the ability to effectively understand, appreciate, and respect cultural differences and nuances. It is becoming increasingly important in today's diverse society for college students to develop cultural competence to effectively interact with people from different backgrounds and cultures. The study aims to identify the gaps in cultural competence among college students taking up the subject course Reading in Philippine History with Indigenous People Studies, identify areas for improvement, and provide recommendations. The study utilized a descriptive research design using simple random sampling to identify the respondents. Moreover, the study used an adapted research questionnaire and employed a first-year college student taking up the subject course Readings in Philippine History with Indigenous People Studies during the second semester of the academic year 2022-2023. Based on the results of the study, the students have an average level of personal involvement, skills in culture, and knowledge of culture regarding the Cultural Communities in Bukidnon. On the other hand, the students have a high level of awareness of the culture of the Indigenous Cultural Communities in Bukidnon. Overall, the students have an average level of cultural competence. The students have a generally positive level of interest, involvement, and knowledge about the Indigenous Cultural Communities in Bukidnon and their culture.