Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care: An Intercultural Perspective

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Brush Education, Jul 26, 2021 - Education - 336 pages
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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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Contents

1 What Does It Mean to Be an ECE Professional?
3
2 Framing Our Practice
15
3 Celebrating Difference
27
4 Developing an Intercultural Lens
43
PART II DEVELOPMENT AND WELLBEING
53
5 How We Grow Bodies and Brains
55
6 Supporting Social and Emotional Wellbeing
71
PART III CREATING ENGAGING ENVIRONMENTS
85
13 Supporting Inquiry Skills
175
PART V THE INTERCULTURAL ECE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS RESPONSIBILITIES AND CHALLENGES
187
14 Planning Curriculum
189
15 Observation Documentation and Assessment
207
16 Understanding and Connecting with Families
225
17 Caring for Yourself and Others
247
Appendix A Canadian Child Care Federation Code of Ethics
255
Appendix B Childrens Books
261

7 Routines Rituals and Transitions
87
8 Play Is Learning and More
97
9 Creating Environments for Play
111
10 Children and Nature
127
PART IV SUPPORTING CREATIVITY LITERACY AND INQUIRY SKILLS
139
11 Supporting Creative Expression
141
12 Supporting Language and Literacy
159
Appendix C Recognizing Child Abuse Neglect and Sexual Exploitation
275
Appendix D Culturally Responsive Practice at the Intercultural Child and Family Centre
279
Appendix E Professional Resources
285
Glossary
289
Bibliography
293
About the Authors
310
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About the author (2021)

Carole Massing began her career as an elementary school teacher and developed a special interest in early learning when her own children were small. Since that time, she has taught in post-secondary programs at MacEwan University, the University of Alberta, and NorQuest College. She has also consulted, researched, and developed curriculum in early learning and child care, interculturalism, and human service administration. Carole teaches in the Bachelor of Applied Human Service Administration program at MacEwan University. She earned her PhD in elementary education at the University of Alberta.

Mary Lynne Matheson taught in the Early Learning and Child Care Program at MacEwan University for over 25 years and in the Bridging Program for Immigrant Child Care Workers, and she also worked as the Education Coordinator at the Intercultural Child and Family Centre. Mary Lynne is currently a pedagogical partner and curriculum content developer. She has an MSc in Family Ecology and Practice from the University of Alberta.

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TitleIntroduction to Early Childhood Education and Care: An Intercultural Perspective
AuthorsCarole Massing, Mary Lynne Matheson
PublisherBrush Education, 2021
ISBN1550598848, 9781550598841
Length336 pages
Subjects › 

Education / Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten)
Education / Inclusive Education
Education / Multicultural Education
  
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