Define culture and cultural sensitivity
Explore the importance of cultural sensitivity and competency in early childhood education and child care centers. Our page offers a clear definition of culture and provides insights on how to cultivate a culturally sensitive environment for young children. Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to create inclusive and respectful spaces for all children to thrive.Trainings incorporating this outcome
120 hours courses
12 CEUs
Related Outcomes
- Define culture and cultural competency
- Identify the importance of maintaining cultural sensitivity while working with families during home visiting.
- Define and explain culture and diversity
- Define the meaning of professionalism in child care.
- Recognize the importance of demonstrating respect for the diversity of all children and youth and families’ culture, language, and religion in all interactions (anti-bias and cultural responsiveness techniques).
- Define healthy practices to mitigate the spread of germs and decrease the likelihood of SIDS in infants and toddlers.
- Define what transition times are and when they occur during the day in the classroom
- Demonstrate understanding of the impact of culture on infant and toddler development
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with anxiety.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with developmental disabilities.
- Define the term inclusion and how it relates to the child care environment and practice for all ages.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with cerebral palsy.
- Define basic skills children should have when they begin kindergarten
- Describe the impact of culture on infant and toddler development
- Define the term multiculturalism and how it relates to the child's environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of culture and diversity in relation to school readiness.
- Define social emotional development in young children
- Define resilience and identify ways it helps young children overcome toxic stressors.
- Define classroom community.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with conduct disorder.
