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DIVERSITY: Building Partnerships with Families Presented by Malia Jackson and Dr. Lisa Monroe
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Early Childhood Education Institute Vision Advancing quality in early childhood through research, evaluation, and outreach Research is based on early childhood programs throughout the state– visiting child care centers, Early Head Starts, preschools and private schools.
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According to NAEYC, diversity is encouraged to, “help children view others as individuals, without pre conceived notions and to see a positive side to differences.”
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Objectives Review appropriate diverse materials in the classroom Develop an understanding of our beliefs and an appreciation for different perspectives Discuss language and communication styles and opportunities for interacting with families.
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Building Partnerships: Designing for Diversity Expanding diversity by ECERS-R standards (Harms, Cryer, Clifford,2003)
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ECERS-R/ITERS-R Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale-Revised (ECERS-R) and Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale-Revised (ITERS-R) (Cryer, Harms, Clifford, 2003) Measurement tool developed to evaluate quality of early childhood classroom Some indicators-exposure children have to language, interaction, materials, outside play throughout the day
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Reviewing the types of books children have accessible to them throughout the day - this includes diverse ages, abilities, and gender roles
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Books
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Evaluating the amount of material children see and touch throughout the day
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Pictures
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Puppets and Dolls
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Dress-up Material
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Puzzles
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Examining the type of music children are exposed to and how often they are engaged in musical activities
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Music
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Instruments
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Investing in Diversity Develop a learning environment that supports and maximizes the quality of care provided to children by creating a classroom that respects children’s home environments Children feel more comfortable in a classroom that reflects their lives
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Stereotypes, Personal Biases, Attitude What are some preconceived notions about different groups of people? – Ideals of the “typical” family – Expectations of parents in your classroom – Attitude regarding income How do these experiences impact your willingness/ability to communicate with families?
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Culture and Childrearing Culture influences: Sleep patterns and bedtime routines Toilet learning Age-related expectations of children Diet and mealtime behavior How parents talk to children Gender identity and traditional roles Use of supplemental childcare Child’s attachment to and separation from adults
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Culture and the Classroom ** 50 Strategies for Communicating and Working with Diverse Families, Janet Mena-Gonzalez, 2007
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Building Partnerships with Families: Effective Communication
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Language
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Seizing Opportunities to Communicate
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Removing the Barriers to Partnerships Create a classroom that reflects our diverse society Recognize your beliefs and the role they play in communicating with families Remembering that children come to us within a context of a family Making sure your communication style is effective and seizing opportunities to interact with families
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Children will thrive when respectful partnerships exist between teachers and families and when diversity is valued.
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References Infant/Toddler and Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales: http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ecers/ http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ecers/ www.naeyc.org 50 Strategies for Communicating and Working with Diverse Families, 2 nd Edition, Janet Gonzalez-Mena National Association for the Education of the Young Child
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For more information, please contact us at: OU-Tulsa Early Childhood Education Institute 4502 East 41 st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135 http://education.ou.edu/ecei / Malia Jackson 918-660-3895 Malia.c.jackson-1@ou.edu Lisa Monroe 918-660-3866 lmonroe@ou.edu
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