AREA OF EXPERTISE
Cultural ResponsivenessEVERYONE BELONGS
This Interactive PowerPoint lesson is a continuing education course for early childhood professionals. The training will be rich with multimedia elements which will help immerse the learner in the training experience, while highlighting the importance of incorporating cultural awareness into teaching methods.
Length: 30-45 minutes
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Professional Development Training
A review of culturally responsive practices that support children and families
- Classroom themes that support diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Supporting immigrant populations
- The impact of language on thinking
- Communicating with diverse families
References:
Gonzalez-Mena, J. (2008). Diversity in early care and education (5th ed., pp. 8–13). Boston, MA: McGraw Hill.
Maschinot, B. (2008). The changing face of the United States: The influence of culture on early childhood development. Washington, DC: ZERO TO THREE. Retrieved from http://www.aecf.org/resources/the-changing-face-of-the-united-states/
Office of Head Start. (2014). Revisiting and updating the multicultural principles for Head Start programs serving children ages birth through five. Retrieved from https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/principles-01-10-revisiting-multicultural-principles-hs-english_0.pdf
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