Description
Create a welcoming environment for young children with the cultural competence compass
Young children making the transition from home to school need gentle guidance and warm, student-centered surroundings. This helpful resource helps you ensure that all students are treated with dignity and respect, and that their cultures are valued. The author provides an eight-point cultural compass for crafting a grade-appropriate inclusive curriculum. Each chapter includes frequently asked questions, specific strategies, and activities that help you:
- Ask the right questions for determining culturally-appropriate curriculum
- Engage children in cultural discussions that build confidence
- Include cultural sensitivity across all content areas
Table of Contents
Foreword by Francisco Rios
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
1. Explore Cultural Competence
2. Begin Your Transformation
3. N: Notice Culture and Cultural Characteristics
4. NE: Negotiate and Evaluate Curriculum and Content
5. E: Establish Community and Context
6. SE: Seek and Engage in Collaboration and Construction
7. S: Spark Conversation and Climate and SW: Strengthen and Weave Together Complexities and Controversies
8. W: Waken Compassion and Commitment and NW: Nurture and Welcome Challenges and Changes
Appendix A: Gallavan Cultural Competence Compass
Appendix B: Review Checklist
Appendix C: Websites
References
Index
