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(Unit 4) Topic 1: Cultural Competency and Responsiveness​

3 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education

Unit 4 Topic 1 Agenda:

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1. Unit 4: Topic 1: Cultural Competency and Responsiveness * Agenda​
2. What is Culture?​
3. Attributes of Culture​
4. Components of Human Diversity
5. Self-Reflection
6. Cultural Diversity Self-Assessment​
7. Development of Identity
8. The Importance of Deliberate Inclusion​​
9. A Diverse Classroom 
10. How to Integrate Diversity
11. Inclusive Classrooms
12. Multicultural Education Curriculum
13. Interacting with Children Respectfully
14. Being Aware of Your Own Biases
15. Fairness and Consistency when Interacting with Children
16. Inclusive and Respectful Environment ​
17. Intentional Teaching
18. Applying Intentional Teaching Strategies 
19. Respectful Environment​
20. End of Topic 1 Assessment Quiz
21. Professional Portfolio: CS IV b Awareness of Children’s Home Life
22. Professional Portfolio  Resource IV-2  Family Resources Guide: ​Translation Service

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• Unit 4 Synopsis and Checklist

Topic 1 Course Description:
3 Clock Hours
CDA Settings:

• Infant/Toddler
• Preschool
• Family Child Care (Mixed-Age)

This topic will address the concepts of intentionally teaching, multi- cultural/diverse learning environments and working with children that have special needs.  Culturally competent teachers can better prepare environments for learning, choose materials, and plan experiences that are respectful, stimulating and valuable for all.

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe some of your own cultural beliefs and practices.
• Identify methods for interacting with children in fair, caring and respectful ways.
• Define Intentional Teaching.
• List 4 early childhood teaching strategies to assist in the learning of young children.
• Explain what it means to promote diversity in your classroom.

Meet our Team of Trainers
​This topic has been collaboratively created, organized, and developed by our team of trainers, educators, administrators and specialists. We strive to maintain high quality online training methods while adhering to state standards for adult learning and meeting the needs of our students.
For more trainer information please visit the links below.​

• Aurora Tollestrup, BS Ed, Coordinator of Online Learning and Instructional Technology
• Claudette Lindquist, HD M.A, Part-time STARS Trainer
• Genie Skinner, Director of Online Program Administration ​​

TRAINING REFERENCES

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