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• ISBN: 0766824063
• ISBN: 9780766824065
• Physical Description: xvii, 222 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
• Publisher: Albany, NY : Delmar Thomson Learning, ©2001.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

1. Cultural diversity in our contemporary society -- The dimensions of culture -- Elements of culture -- 2. Creating culturally responsive early childhood environments -- The role of early childhood education -- Developmentally appropriate practice -- Developing a program philosophy -- Multicultural education goals for early childhood programs -- Developing cross-cultural competence -- Developing an awareness of your own culture -- Building a relationship with families -- 3. Understanding cultural differences in family child-rearing practices -- Environmental/socioeconomic influences -- The influence of racism -- The influence of religion -- Family structure and multiple caregivers -- Influence of collectivist views on child-rearing practices -- The influence of beliefs about the nature of childhood and how children learn -- Profiles of characteristic child-rearing -- 4. Cultural influence on young children's social skills and behaviors -- Adult-child interactions -- Peer social interactions -- Strategies for dealing with differences in children's social skills -- Development of ethnic identity and bias in children -- Strategies for preventing the development of bias and prejudice in young children -- Teacher-child interaction strategies -- 5. Cultural influences on communication skills and styles -- Adult-child interaction -- Language functions -- Children's use of narrative in different cultures -- Cultural influences on classroom communication -- Children from non-English speaking backgrounds -- Facilitating communication in the classroom -- 6. School readiness and emergent literacy -- Emergent literacy -- Cultural influences on emergent literacy -- Social aspects of school readiness -- Linking home and school to support children's social identity -- Parent involvement in schooling -- 7. Professional development and cultural competence -- The process of professional development -- Program development -- Relationship of culturally responsive practices to ethical conduct.

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Early childhood education > Social aspects > United States.
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Early childhood education > Social aspects.
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