The document discusses communicative competence and its relationship to cultural knowledge. It also examines in-service teacher training, pre-service teacher education, and how to better prepare teachers for diversity. A study found that creating a sense of community in teacher preparation classes, instructors modeling culturally-responsive teaching, and field experiences interacting with diverse students were associated with positive changes in pre-service teachers' beliefs about diversity. The conclusions recommend promoting interactions with diverse groups during field experiences, assigning mentors, and opportunities for self-reflection to better connect coursework to understanding diversity.