Valuing Cultural Diversity in the Early Years ©By Marilyn Chipman, Ph.D. Metropolitan State College of Denver Equity Assistance Center Seven infants were born in the United States in the same city, on the same date, on the same hospital maternity ward. We all have our own culture, from the traditions we observe to the way we dress and the foods we eat. 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.
(2011). Cultural inclusion in early years settings is fundamental if children are to have a sense of belonging. Cultural Diversity and Inclusion in Early Years Education reveals how cultural diversity can be celebrated in every early years setting. They absolutely love learning about the different cultures that exist within our society, as well as among their peers. (Makins 1996 p.157). Professionals should be conscious of all the different types of diversity that they may into contact with in working in early years. Celebrating cultural diversity can be the most exciting lessons for the children to be involved in. Encouraging cultural diversity in the early years Posted by: David Cameron’s speech last week regarding what he sees as the relative failings of multiculturalism in the UK put issues of cultural diversity …
How is Cultural Diversity catered for in the Early Years? Embedding Cultures and Diversity within an early years setting and Supporting children learning English as an additional language Don’t judge me by my hair or by the clothes I wear, the colour of my skin the relationship I’m in, the career path I have trod or who I see as God STOP! Understanding cultural diversity in the early years. Image from Early Childhood Magic blog .
Early Years: Vol. Colour, religion and culture, gender, disability, learning styles, personality and socioeconomic.
Diversity is defined as a “quality of being different or varied, a range of difference”. Look deeper You will see I’m a lot like you And you’re a lot like me.
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