| Understanding Cultural Diversity in the Early Years Contributor(s): Baldock, Peter (Author) |
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ISBN: 1848609876 ISBN-13: 9781848609877 Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd OUR PRICE: $53.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Multicultural Education - Education | Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten) |
| Dewey: 372.210 |
| LCCN: 2009935102 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.6" W x 9.4" (0.60 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Taking the discussion about cultural diversity beyond the usual topics of anti-racism and inclusion but without overlooking these issues, Understanding Cultural Diversity in the Early Years considers current debates around the alleged failure of multiculturalism, and encourages practitioners to utilize their own cultural backgrounds and experiences as a way of developing their teaching. With an optimistic outlook, and focusing on the advantages for learning that cultural diversity can offer, the book discusses the concepts of culture, multi-culturalism and inter-cultural competence, and describes the principles that underpin good practice. It is packed full of case studies from a variety of early years settings, with ideas to try out and interactive exercises to aid reflection.
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Contributor Bio(s): Baldock, Peter: - Peter Baldock worked extensively in early years education as a teacher, in community development, in registration and inspection of early years services, and as an Associate Lecturer with the Open University. His publications include three books on early years services, and he was actively involved in Sheffield's 0-19+ Partnership on behalf of the voluntary sector. |