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STRENGTH BASED APPROACHResponding to Linguistic and Cultural Diversity
Paula MercadoEDUC-6161-7 Effective Programs & Practices
April 12, 2015Dr. Myers, Joyce
Recognize that all children are cognitively, linguistically, and emotionally connected to the language and culture of their home
Acknowledge that children can demonstrate their knowledge and capabilities in many ways. Understand that without comprehensible input, second-language learning can be difficult. Actively involve parents and families in the early learning program and setting. Encourage and assist all parents in becoming knowledgeable about the cognitive value for children of
knowing more than one language, and provide them with strategies to support, maintain, and preserve home-language learning.
Recognize that parents and families must rely on caregivers and educators to honor and support their children in the cultural values and norms of the home.
Provide early childhood educators with professional preparation and development in the areas of culture, language, and diversity.
Recruit and support early childhood educators who are trained in languages other than English. Recognize that children can and will acquire the use of English even when their home language is used and
respected.
Responding to Linguistic and Cultural Diversity
Strengths of Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Populations
Factor #1: Culturally and linguistically diverse populations better equip early childhood educators and practitioners to assist children of different backgrounds, whether in home or school settings; develop effective methods that would help each child learn in the best way possible. Cultural awareness, or cultural sensitivity is a crucial factor in helping children and their families create a more purposeful life.
Strengths of Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Populations
Factor #2: It provides world wide knowledge of various cultures without having to travel around the world, as they exist in front of you, if only you expose yourself to such a diverse population; communicate and serve them to the best of your abilities, through your education, and most of all, through your heart’s desire. A teacher must see his or her environment with positivity; work with faith, and hope, in order to make the most difference in children’s lives. If more teachers devoted themselves to teach in diverse populations, perhaps, the United States’ overall economic health may increase as they haul children and families out of poverty.
Strengths of Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Populations
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Factor #3:
It decreases racism and prejudice. Effective early childhood educators can better promote prosocial behaviors and educate young children about the negative effects of any type of aggression and bullying.
Strengths of Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Populations
Factor #4:
Early childhood educators and professionals under similar field, such as family social workers, sociologists, anthropologists, can advocate for more sociocultural longitudinal studies in order to improve the quality of higher education and bring about a change in governmental policies, specifically within the education system; developing new programs and curriculum.
Strengths of Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Populations Factor #5:
Teachers could develop and improve their skills inn teaching English language learners.
Strengths of Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Populations Factor #6:
Improve the code of ethics in regards to assessments/placements to better meet the needs of our diverse populations; eliminating bias.
Conclusion
All 6 factors I have discussed emphasize the strengths of multicultural and linguistic environment. To improve the quality of education for all young children, we, as educators and advocates must take into consideration, the importance of cultural awareness, and expose ourselves to the realities of children and families in poverty; including those with varying abilities, and those with difficulty overcoming language barriers. The implementation of these concepts could act as a catalyst to currently blight condition of American economy. If we are able to give every child a great education regardless of creed, culture, race, abilities, and color, our children would have a bright future as successful adults, and our country would continue to prosper.
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