Working with Young Children from Culturally Diverse Backgrounds

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ISBN: 9780766824065 | 0766824063
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 11/7/2000

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This exciting text offers an overview of the ways in which cultural differences influence young children's behavior, communication, and learning styles. It is a practical guide for early childhood professionals working in such settings as group child care, preschools, and Head Start programs. The text considers the major developmental domains of language and communication, social skills and school readiness and emergent literacy. In addition, it provides examples of curriculum and instructional adaptations that can be used to accommodate children from diverse backgrounds.

Cultural Diversity in Our Contemporary Society

(27)

Purpose of this Book

(1)

Overview

(1)

The Dimensions of Culture

(8)

Elements of Culture

(15)

Creating Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Environments

(30)

The Role of Early Childhood Education

(2)

Developmentally Appropriate Practice

(2)

Developing a Program Philosophy

(2)

Multicultural Education Goals for Early Childhood Programs

(4)

Developing Cross-Cultural Competence

(1)

Developing an Awareness of Your Own Culture

(12)

Building a Relationship with Families

(6)

Understanding Cultural Differences in Family Child-Rearing Practices

(46)

Environmental/Socioeconomic Influences

(3)

The Influence of Racism

(2)

The Influence of Religion

(5)

Family Structure and Multiple Caregivers

(1)

Influence of ``Collectivist'' Views on Child-Rearing Practices

(2)

The Influence of Beliefs About the Nature of Childhood and How Children Learn

(3)

Profiles of Characteristic Child-Rearing Practices in Five Cultural Groups: Mainstream American Middle-Class; Traditional Asian; African American; Latino; and Native American

(28)

Cultural Influences on Young Children's Social Skills and Behaviors

103

(30)

Adult-Child Interactions

105

(6)

Peer Social Interactions

111

(7)

Strategies for Dealing with Differences in Children's Social Skills

118

(2)

Development of Ethnic Identity and Bias in Children

120

(6)

Strategies for Preventing the Development of Bias and Prejudice in Young Children

126

(2)

Teacher-Child Interaction Strategies

128

(5)

Cultural Influences on Communication Skills and Styles

133

(34)

Adult-Child Interaction

135

(3)

Language Functions

138

(1)

Children's Use of Narrative in Different Cultures

139

(4)

Cultural Influences on Classroom Communication

143

(4)

Children from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds

147

(5)

Facilitating Communication in the Classroom

152

(15)

School Readiness and Emergent Literacy

167

(28)

Emergent Literacy

170

(7)

Cultural Influences on Emergent Literacy

177

(11)

Social Aspects of School Readiness

188

(1)

Linking Home and School to Support Children's Social Identity

188

(2)

Parent Involvement in Schooling

190

(5)

Professional Development and Cultural Competence

195

(12)

The Process of Professional Development

197

(2)

Program Development

199

(4)

Relationship of Culturally Responsive Practices to Ethical Conduct

203

(4)

Appendix A---Early Childhood Professional Development: Self-Assessment in Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

207

(6)

Index

213

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Working with Young Children from Culturally Diverse Backgrounds

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