Define culture and cultural competency
Central Objective: Our page aims to define culture and cultural competency in the context of early childhood education and child care centers. Supporting Elements: We provide information on healthy practices that can mitigate the spread of germs and decrease the likelihood of SIDS in infants and toddlers.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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Related Outcomes
- Define and explain culture and diversity
- Define Cultural Activities in the Montessori early childhood classroom.
- Define what transition times are and when they occur during the day in the classroom
- Demonstrate understanding of cultural differences and its influences on a child's social behavior.
- Describe how language is one of the many ways through which culture affects development.
- Define active play in the early childhood classroom and describe its benefits for young children.
- Identify strategies for integrating culture and diversity into an infant and toddler program
- Define the meaning of professionalism in child care.
- Recognize the importance of providing activities that reflect a welcoming environment for all children, youth and families, regardless of culture, language, or religion, or strengths, talents, and abilities.
- Define the term inclusion and how it relates to the child care environment and practice for all ages.
- Define the term multiculturalism and how it relates to the child's environment.
- Describe the impact of culture on infant and toddler development
- Define conflict resolution and explain why problem solving is important.
- Demonstrate understanding of the impact of culture on infant and toddler development
- Define "bullying"
- Define social emotional development in young children
- Identify strategies to promote cultural diversity and acceptance in the child care environment
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