Knowledge about family diversity, strengths, and structures is critical for teachers and human service providers serving families with young children. Hopefully this course has helped you to gain new insights for understanding and supporting families.
Please read the following:
Hartford Courant: In Hartford, A Call For ‘Cultural Competence’ In Schools, https://www.courant.com/community/hartford/hc-xpm-2013-05-09-hc-hartford-cultural-competence-0510-20130509-story.html
and
Beyond the Bake Sale, Chapter 6 6: Addressing Differences: How Can You Deal with Issues of Race, Class, and Culture?”
Now reflect on specific ways to ensure culturally competent practices with children and families. Please react to the following questions:
What are educators and service providers ethical responsibilities? Utilize NAEYC’s “Code of Ethical Conduct”.
How would you use the Beyond the Bake Sale checklist: How Well is Your School Bridging Racial, Class, and Cultural Differences?” (pages 146-149). Would you make any additions to the checklist?
Advocacy: What connections do you see between culturally competent practices and advocacy for young children and families?
Use what ever outside sources you require