Valuing Diversity : Inclusive Early Childhood Care and Education
About This Course
This course serves to increase the awareness of early childhood professionals and develop the practice in valuing inclusive care and education for all children. It also develops their cultural competence and ability to engage children in exploring and appreciating diversity. It covers essential knowledge on diversity with clear applications for engaging in culturally responsive practices with children, families and colleagues. Pedagogical practices, learning cultures and the professional development of practitioners are directed towards developing intercultural intelligence and sensitivities to cater to the needs of children and families with diverse backgrounds. The course also takes the learner on a reflective journey to explore personal attitudes and values related to human diversity and culturally competent teaching and enables teachers to use the knowledge effectively in teaching practice.
What You'll Learn
2 Verify various theoretical models and techniques in their practice with children and families with diverse needs
3 Evaluate issues and the provision of services for children with diverse needs
4 Appraise curriculum and teaching for children with diverse needs
5 Recommend appropriate strategies for early childhood practitioners
6 Support the comprehension of diversity and how it translates into practice
Entry Requirements
Bachelor Degree