Cultural Diversity And Early Education

Author : Penny Borkett
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781315437439

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Cultural Diversity and Inclusion in Early Years Education by Penny Borkett Pdf

Cultural Diversity and Inclusion in Early Years Education reveals how cultural diversity can be celebrated in every early years setting. Acknowledging the impact of culture on a child’s development and identity, the book demonstrates the need for practitioners to appreciate cultural difference, value diversity and ensure inclusive practices. Alongside comprehensive discussion of current and historical policy relating to multiculturalism and relevant sociocultural theory, the book provides practical guidance and resources to support practitioners in responding to the challenges of working with families and children from diverse cultural backgrounds. Chapters focus on topics such as: policy and the role of the practitioner sociocultural theories relating to child development building working relationships with families the impact of culture on a child's identity enabling environments and inclusive strategies. Including case studies, reflective questions and suggestions for further reading and research, this essential book will help early years practitioners and students to embrace the varied cultural heritages of the children in their care.

Author : Deborah Phillips,Nancy A. Crowell
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1998-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780788148712

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Cultural Diversity and Early Education by Deborah Phillips,Nancy A. Crowell Pdf

Author : Peter Baldock
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010-03-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781848609877

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Understanding Cultural Diversity in the Early Years by Peter Baldock Pdf

Taking the discussion about cultural diversity beyond the usual topics of anti-racism and inclusion but without overlooking these issues, Understanding Cultural Diversity in the Early Years considers current debates around the alleged failure of multiculturalism, and encourages practitioners to utilize their own cultural backgrounds and experiences as a way of developing their teaching. With an optimistic outlook, and focusing on the advantages for learning that cultural diversity can offer, the book discusses the concepts of culture, multi-culturalism and inter-cultural competence, and describes the principles that underpin good practice. It is packed full of case studies from a variety of early years settings, with ideas to try out and interactive exercises to aid reflection.

Author : Robinson, Kerry,Jones Diaz, Criss
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2005-12-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335227587

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Diversity And Difference In Early Childhood Education: Issues For Theory And Practice by Robinson, Kerry,Jones Diaz, Criss Pdf

Early childhood professionals are often required to work with children and families from a range of diverse backgrounds. This book goes beyond simplistic definitions of diversity, encouraging a much broader understanding and helping early childhood educators develop a critical disposition towards assumptions about children and childhood in relation to diversity, difference and social justice.

Author : Olivia Saracho,Bernard Spodek
Publisher : IAP
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781607524182

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Contemporary Perspectives on Language and Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood Education by Olivia Saracho,Bernard Spodek Pdf

The purpose of the book series is to present reviews of current research in specific areas of early childhood education. Each volume is devoted to a particular area of the field. Within each volume scholars present reviews of research on particular aspects of the field of early childhood education. Each chapter summarizes the current research and provides an extended set of references which will facilitate readers in furthering their inquiries into research in that area. All contributions to each volume are juried, with an Editorial Board and additional scholars reviewing the draft chapters, suggesting ways that the chapters could be improved , and finally recommending them for publication. This process insures the quality of the contributions to the chapter and avoids the possibility of bias in the work. Recent findings suggest that young children’s learning experiences are critical to their learning development, which has attracted the attention of researchers, scholars, and policy makers. Interest has focused on the early childhood policy and practice that can help improve the academic paths of children in poverty. Many of these children are from linguistically and culturally diverse families. The purpose of this volume is to review and summarize the current state of knowledge related to linguistically and culturally diverse children. It expanded cultural diversity to include social justice which can contribute knowledge in providing effective teacher preparation programs and high quality programs for linguistically and culturally diverse children.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Head Start programs
ISBN : UIUC:30112104074205

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Multicultural Principles for Head Start Programs by Anonim Pdf

Author : Eugene E. García
Publisher : Yearbook in Early Childhood Ed
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Education
ISBN : 0807734667

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Meeting the Challenge of Linguistic and Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood Education by Eugene E. García Pdf

The volume editors of this work cast an eye towards the future, where US schools and society will be increasingly populated by racially and ethnically diverse groups, more so than any other period in the country's history. Rachel Grant examines the practices and methods in the teaching of second language learners. Fred Genesee and Elena Nicoladis discuss bilingualism in preschool children. S. Jim Campos describes and analyses a preschool programme for Latino children. Celia Genishi and Margaret Borrego Brainard review the ways in which the language capacities of bilingual children are tested by teachers and institutions. Howard L. Smith and Paul E. Heckman look at a playground fight which becomes emblematic of the clashes between Spanish-dominant and English-dominant children. George P. Knight, Martha E. Bernal and Gustavo Carlo compare and contrast socialisation and individual behaviour among Mexican-American children. Francisco A. Villarruel, David R. Imig and Marjorie J. Kostelnick look at different family structures in culturally diverse families and their impact on children. Karen Shu-Minutoli also looks at the family: the characteristics, styles, and support needed in care of disabled, diverse children. Patricia A. Edwards, Kathleen L. Fear and Margaret A. Gallego examine parents' roles in the pursuit of fair education for their children, and how they can affect curriculum. In the last two chapters, Olivia N. Saracho and Bernard Spodek discuss teacher preparation in early childhood education programmes for diverse chilren, and in conclusion, summarise the challenges that face us regarding the issue of linguistic and cultural diversity.

Author : Ann Pelo,Margie Carter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0942702964

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From Teaching to Thinking by Ann Pelo,Margie Carter Pdf

Author : Iliana Alanís
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 1938113780

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Advancing Equity and Embracing Diversity in Early Childhood Education: Elevating Voices and Actions by Iliana Alanís Pdf

Examines systemic issues contributing to inequities in early childhood, with ways faculty, teachers, administrators, and policymakers can work to disrupt them.

Author : Isaura Barrera,Lucinda Kramer,Dianne Macpherson
Publisher : Brookes Publishing Company
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Education
ISBN : 1598571648

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Skilled Dialogue by Isaura Barrera,Lucinda Kramer,Dianne Macpherson Pdf

How can early childhood practitioners best respond to cultural and linguistic diversity and ensure positive interactions with all children and families? Discover the power of Skilled Dialogue, a unique, effective, and field-tested model for interactions that honour the cultural beliefs and values of everyone involved. Going far beyond the fundamentals introduced in the first edition of this book, the fully updated second edition incorporates expanded coverage of today's most critical topics and reflects the real-world feedback of seasoned Skilled Dialogue users. With this proven model for respectful, reciprocal, and responsive communications, pre- and inservice educators and interventionists will: understand culture as a dynamic that shapes the behaviours and beliefs of all people; actively communicate respect for what others believe, think, and value; resolve issues creatively by integrating diverse perspectives from all parties; strengthen inclusive assessment and instruction; reframe differences between practitioners and families as complementary, not contradictory; avoid stereotypes based on culture and ethnicity; and gain critical insight into the effects of trauma and how it interacts with culture. To support professionals as they put Skilled Dialogue into practice, this edition includes explicit guidance, vivid examples, and practical reproducible forms to aid with assessment, instruction, and organization of key family and child information. With this comprehensive guide to a positive, highly effective model, early childhood professionals will establish skillful interactions that honour all cultures and perspectives, leading to stronger working relationships and better outcomes for families.

Author : Kirsten Lauritsen,Garry Robson
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781443892162

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Diversity and Social Justice in Early Childhood Education by Kirsten Lauritsen,Garry Robson Pdf

This collection is aimed at practitioners and scholars interested in democracy, social justice and diversity. The importance of the book lies in the way it discusses possible ways for early childhood education to work with diversity and language in order to allow inclusion and social justice for all children. Building on case studies from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, the text offers broad insights into the field of diversity through historical and organisational perspectives, as well as viewpoints of children, practitioners and parents.

Author : Louise Derman-Sparks,Julie Olsen Edwards
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1938113578

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Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves by Louise Derman-Sparks,Julie Olsen Edwards Pdf

Anti-bias education begins with you! Become a skilled anti-bias teacher with this practical guidance to confronting and eliminating barriers.

Author : Janet Gonzalez-Mena
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Child care
ISBN : 0072877839

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Diversity in Early Care and Education by Janet Gonzalez-Mena Pdf

Diversity in Early Care and Education (formerly Multicultural Issues In Child Care) explores the rich diversity encountered in programs and environments for children ages birth to 8, including those serving children with special needs. The emphasis is on the practical and immediate concerns of the early childhood professional and family service worker, though all information has strong theoretical support.

Author : James A. Banks
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317222460

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Cultural Diversity and Education by James A. Banks Pdf

Now available in paperback, the sixth edition of this definitive text provides students a strong background in the conceptual, theoretical, and philosophical issues in multicultural education from a leading authority and scholarly leader of the field---James A. Banks. In the opening chapter author Banks presents his well-known and widely used concept of Dimensions of Multicultural Education to help build an understanding of how the various components of multicultural education are interrelated. He then provides an overview on preparing students to function as effective citizens in a global world; discusses the dimensions, history, and goals of multicultural education; presents the conceptual, philosophical, and research issues related to education and diversity; examines the issues involved in curriculum and teaching; looks at gender equity, disability, giftedness, and language diversity; and focuses on intergroup relations and principles for teaching and learning. This new edition incorporates new concepts, theories, research, and developments in the field of multicultural education and features: A new Chapter 5, "Increasing Student Academic Achievement: Paradigms and Explanations" provides important explanations for the achievement gap and suggests ways that educators can work to close it. A new Chapter 7, "Researching Race, Culture, and Difference," explains the unique characteristics of multicultural research and how it differs from mainstream research in education and social science. A new Chapter 14, "Principles for Teaching and Learning in a Multicultural Society" contains research-based guidelines for reforming teaching and the school in order to increase the academic achievement and social development of students from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, language, and gender groups. A new Appendix—"Essential Principles Checklist"—designed to help educators determine the extent to which practices within their schools, colleges, and universities are consistent with the research-based findings described in the book.

Author : Iram Siraj-Blatchford,Priscilla Clarke
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2000-06-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335230778

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Supp. Identity, Diversity & Language in the Early Years by Iram Siraj-Blatchford,Priscilla Clarke Pdf

This book provides the main ingredients for professional development in working with young children in a diverse society. It fills the gap that most early years training neglects, that is, how to work with children in developing a positive disposition towards themselves regardless of their differences. By helping children to develop a strong self-identity and good self-esteem we set the foundations for positive attitudes towards others and towards learning. Practical advice, real examples and staff activities bring the book to life. The book provides clear evidence and practical guidance on how to develop young children's emerging language, especially those children who have English as an additional language, and how to generate, activate and assess curriculum for diversity. The book focuses on all children's learning for cultural diversity. Culture is used as a broad term to include language, ethnicity, social class and gender. Each chapter offers a clear combination of theory and practice and ends with excellent staff development activities and further readings. The book will be important reading for all students and practitioners working with young children.