Exam 2: Diversity and Early Education

Of the following, a mono-cultural world perspective is

Matching a.can be an enriching source of vitality and growth or a source of conflict, division and exclusion b.perspective or lens that considers all factors of different cultures c.views things from a dominant culture lens d.forward thinking administrator who tackles the issue of diversity e.built in pattern of hum behavior, including customs, belief and values of a social group f.associated with Chang's (2006) Pathways to Cultural Competence project g.a set of congruent practices, attitudes, and policies identified in an organization that enables people to work effectively in cross-cultural situations. h.Quality Benchmark for Cultural Competence Project i.fifty recommended programmatic strategies for cultural competence j.provide classrooms that don't reinforce stereotypes k.interactions with difficulties dealing with differences in worldviews l.motivated by problem solving that helps disagreeing parties see the other person's point of view -cultural competence

It is estimated that by 2050 more than 60% of preschool children will be members of a minority group

The administrator embodies the principles of ______________ both personally and professionally.

Dara is an administrator who tries to hire men, people with disabilities and members of a minority group if they are qualified.She is trying to put together a __________ staff.

There is little research on the effects of diversity in educational environments

RERUN is a conflict resolution process with the components of reflect, explain, reason, understand and _____________.

Teachers must provide students with an _______________ conducive to learn about the world around them.

Eliminating tension between families and early childhood program is one of the goals of diversity work

The Henry Child Care Center has training on a monthly basis on relating to students and families from other cultures, which best represents which essential element of cultural diversity.

Matching a.can be an enriching source of vitality and growth or a source of conflict, division and exclusion b.perspective or lens that considers all factors of different cultures c.views things from a dominant culture lens d.forward thinking administrator who tackles the issue of diversity e.built in pattern of hum behavior, including customs, belief and values of a social group f.associated with Chang's (2006) Pathways to Cultural Competence project g.a set of congruent practices, attitudes, and policies identified in an organization that enables people to work effectively in cross-cultural situations. h.Quality Benchmark for Cultural Competence Project i.fifty recommended programmatic strategies for cultural competence j.provide classrooms that don't reinforce stereotypes k.interactions with difficulties dealing with differences in worldviews l.motivated by problem solving that helps disagreeing parties see the other person's point of view -teacher reflection

The first item in Chang's (2006) program process list for cultural competence is Open, on-going, two-way communication.

For a program to work on cultural proficiency it will involve both personal and professional efforts.

Describe what the word "culture" implies.

Explain why it is important to preserve diversity.

Matching a.can be an enriching source of vitality and growth or a source of conflict, division and exclusion b.perspective or lens that considers all factors of different cultures c.views things from a dominant culture lens d.forward thinking administrator who tackles the issue of diversity e.built in pattern of hum behavior, including customs, belief and values of a social group f.associated with Chang's (2006) Pathways to Cultural Competence project g.a set of congruent practices, attitudes, and policies identified in an organization that enables people to work effectively in cross-cultural situations. h.Quality Benchmark for Cultural Competence Project i.fifty recommended programmatic strategies for cultural competence j.provide classrooms that don't reinforce stereotypes k.interactions with difficulties dealing with differences in worldviews l.motivated by problem solving that helps disagreeing parties see the other person's point of view -NAEYC

Discuss why time is so important in building cultural competence.

Fifty-four percent of all preschool children in this country are members of minority groups.

Diversity work can be hard and it is not always enriching.

Cultural context may play a bigger role than universal child development principles when we