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Oct 08, 2024
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2023-2024 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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CDA 222 - Elements of Children’s Culture 1 Credits, 1 Contact Hours 1 lecture period 0 lab periods
Examination of the ways culture affects children’s learning. Includes an overview of multiculturalism, cross-cultural competence, responsive learning environments, and family and community involvement.
Information: All CDA courses require college-level reading and writing.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Define the term multicultural and demonstrate an understanding of how culture and diversity influences children’s development (NAEYC 1b, 2c).
- Develop cross-cultural competence through self-reflection (NAEYC 6d).
- Explain the important aspects of diversity in relation to children’s developing self-identities and incorporate discussion of cultural influences into the curriculum (NAEYC 2a, 4d, 5c).
- Involve families and community in a meaningful way in the ongoing multicultural experiences in the program (NAEYC 2c).
- Create an anti-bias, culturally rich environment that embraces and challenges all areas of learning to promote positive outcomes (NAEYC 1c, 4d).
Outline:
- Multiculturalism
- Definition
- Values, beliefs, behaviors, preferences and practices
- Cultural dynamics
- Cross-Cultural Competence
- Definition
- Self-reflection
- Appreciate, value and share cultural similarities and differences
- Diverse Abilities and Special Needs
- Laws
- Strategies
- Challenges
- Family expectations and attitudes
- Family and Community Involvement
- Collaborations
- Assessment
- Communication
- Resources
- Anti-Bias, Culturally Rich Learning Environment
- Physical
- Curriculum
- Community
Effective Term: Full Academic Year 2018/19
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