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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120 hours courses
12 CEUs5 hours courses
Related Outcomes
- 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 cultural differences and its influences on a child's social behavior.
- Define active play in the early childhood classroom and describe its benefits for young children.
- Describe how language is one of the many ways through which culture affects development.
- Identify strategies for integrating culture and diversity into an infant and toddler program
- Define the meaning of professionalism in child care.
- Define the term inclusion and how it relates to the child care environment and practice for all ages.
- Describe the impact of culture on infant and toddler development
- Define conflict resolution and explain why problem solving is important.
- Define the term multiculturalism and how it relates to the child's environment.
- Define SMART goals and describe its historical context.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of culture and diversity in relation to school readiness.
- Identify the importance of maintaining cultural sensitivity while working with families during home visiting.
