Define culture and cultural sensitivity
Explore the importance of cultural sensitivity and competency in early childhood education and child care centers. Our page offers a clear definition of culture and provides insights on how to cultivate a culturally sensitive environment for young children. Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to create inclusive and respectful spaces for all children to thrive.Trainings incorporating this outcome
120 hours courses
12 CEUs online
CDA Preschool Credential with Portfolio Review 
Credencial CDA para Preescolar con Revisión de Portafolio
Credencial CDA para Preescolar con Revisión de Portafolio 4.7/5
12 CEUs online
CDA Family Child Care Credential with Portfolio Review Credencial CDA de Cuidado Infantil Familiar con Revisión del Portafolio
Credencial CDA de Cuidado Infantil Familiar con Revisión del Portafolio 5/5
12 CEUs online
CDA Infant/Toddler Credential with Portfolio Review Credencial CDA para infantes y niños pequeños con revisión de portafolio
Credencial CDA para infantes y niños pequeños con revisión de portafolio 4.8/5
45 hours courses
4.5 CEUs online
4.5/5
Related Outcomes
- Define culture and cultural competency
- Identify the importance of maintaining cultural sensitivity while working with families during home visiting.
- Recognize the importance of demonstrating respect for the diversity of all children and youth and families’ culture, language, and religion in all interactions (anti-bias and cultural responsiveness techniques).
- Define Cultural Activities in the Montessori early childhood classroom.
- Define the meaning of professionalism in child care.
- Define healthy practices to mitigate the spread of germs and decrease the likelihood of SIDS in infants and toddlers.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with anxiety.
- Demonstrate understanding of the impact of culture on infant and toddler development
- Define what transition times are and when they occur during the day in the classroom
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with developmental disabilities.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with cerebral palsy.
- Define strategies for the safe transportation of children.
- Define the term inclusion and how it relates to the child care environment and practice for all ages.
- Define mental health and its Indicators in infants and young children.
- Define basic skills children should have when they begin kindergarten
- Describe the impact of culture on infant and toddler development
- Define the term multiculturalism and how it relates to the child's environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of culture and diversity in relation to school readiness.
- Define social emotional development in young children
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with hemophilia.
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