Develops awareness of how personal experiences, belief systems, and values impact work with children and families. Examines the impact of cultural, linguistic, and class identities and histories on inter-relationships in diverse populations. Applies techniques for incorporating other peoples histories, values and belief systems into child-and-family-centered practices.
Addendum to Course Description
This is the first of a two course series. This class is intended to encourage students to reflect on their experiences, belief systems, and values and the impact those experiences, values, and beliefs have on practice with children and families. The second class in this series (Multicultural Practices: Curriculum and Implementation) will introduce students to the creation, implementation, and evaluation of inclusionary and anti-bias curricula and environments.
- Analyze systemic inequities and power dynamics within the structural and historical context of US Public schools, and identify issues of access and exclusion.
- Reflect on influences on identity and examine unconscious biases. (This includes but is not limited to culture, race, language, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, and class.)
- Articulate educational practices which inform anti-racist, culturally-responsive pedagogy and inclusive learning environments.
- Assess cultural-, linguistic-, and class-related experiences and needs in learning communities for young children (infancy-school age) and their families.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Cultural Literacy