Ensure children of all backgrounds can thrive with an intercultural approach to early childhood education
In a multicultural society such as Canada's, early childhood educators work with children and families from a diverse mix of ethnicities, religions, languages, abilities, and lifestyles. Diversity enriches the experience of children and educators alike in these environments, but it can also present challenges in supporting each child's growth and learning.
In Introduction to Early Childhood Learning and Care , early learning specialists Carole Massing and Mary Lynne Matheson present an intercultural perspective as a foundation of equitable outcomes in early childhood education, but just what does that look like? An intercultural approach involves the respectful exchange of ideas between people from diverse backgrounds, leading to mutual trust and deeper relationships. Guided by a diverse team of reviewers, this book examines the concepts, approaches, and strategies that every early childhood educator needs to know to provide sensitive, culturally responsive care for children and their families.
Topics include:
The theoretical bases for an intercultural approach to early childhood education and care
The factors that impact a child's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development
How to create environments that enhance children's wellbeing and affirm their identity
How to support children's creativity, literacy, and inquiry skills through an intercultural lens
The skills, responsibilities, and challenges of working as an early childhood educator
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carole massing & mary lynne matheson

Detselig Enterprises Ltd.

Canada - English Language, Canada

FR, 2021

"This book sees interculturalism as a process that promotes mutual learning through discussion and dialogue around diverse viewpoints. It presents accepted practice and theory in early learning and care along with cultural perspectives that may challenge or extend them. Educators are encouraged to think deeply about their practice in order to create settings that are truly honouring of difference, whether they are differences of race, gender, religion, ability, family structure or socio-economic status. The book draws heavily from the authors' experiences with an intercultural child care centre and includes many stories and photos from that program. It is also informed by the wisdom of two multicultural groups of advisors who have kindly lent their time to the project."-- Provided by publisher

2024-08-23