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Book SynopsisThis in-depth exploration discusses the need for addressing diversity and multicultural realities in the classroom from a global perspective. De Melendez and Beck's TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN IN MULTICULTURAL CLASSROOMS: ISSUES, CONCEPTS, AND STRATEGIES, 6th EDITION, prepares you with the necessary knowledge, skills and strategies to create a developmentally appropriate, respectful and culturally responsive classroom and teaching environment. You'll find practical information and strategies that you can apply to classroom practice for young children. You'll learn to create engaging equitable learning experiences and how to establish respectful relationships between the school, community and family as essential partners that influence a child's success. Questions about non-traditional parents, addressing the well-being and learning needs of young children who are learning a second language, and supporting practices for a child with exceptionalities are also discussed.
Table of ContentsPart 1: FOUNDATIONS FOR MULTICULTURAL AND DIVERSITY EDUCATION IN TODAY'S EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOMS. 1. Living in Diversity: The Intricate Nature of Our Society. 2. The Nature of Culture, The Nature of People. 3. Families in Our Classroom: Many Ways, Many Voices. 4. Who is the Child: Knowing Children and Their Developmental Needs in a Diverse Society. Part 2: EXPLORING THE ROOTS OF MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION: DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES AND DIRECTIONS. 5: In Search of Social Justice: Tracing the Road to Multicultural Education. 6: Approaches to Multicultural and Diversity Teaching Practices: From Frameworks to Action. Part 3: BRINGING IDEAS INTO ACTION: PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING A DIVERSE AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE PROGRAM FOR ALL CHILDREN. 7. Classrooms, Where Words Become Actions. 8. Language Diversity in the Classroom: Working with Dual Language Learners. 9. Activities and Resources: A World of Possibilities! 10. Joining Hands: Engaging Families, Advocates, and the Community. Appendix A: Recommended List of Selected Multicultural Children's Books. Appendix B: Agencies and Organizations That Support Equity and Diversity. Appendix C: Developing Multicultural Awareness: Sample Activities. Glossary.
