Define culture and cultural sensitivity
Learn about the importance of cultural sensitivity in early childhood education and child care centers. Understand the meaning of culture and diversity and how they shape our experiences. Enhance your understanding and create a more inclusive environment for children.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.
- Define the meaning of professionalism in child care.
- Define Cultural Activities in the Montessori early childhood classroom.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with anxiety.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with developmental disabilities.
- 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 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 differentiated instruction in early childhood education and describe how it may look in the classroom.
- Identify the importance of being sensitive to those who decide not to nurse and of welcoming environment that encourages mothers to breastfeed
- Define mental health and its Indicators in infants and young children.
- Recognize the importance of providing activities that reflect a welcoming environment for all children, youth and families, regardless of culture, language, or religion, or strengths, talents, and abilities.
- 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
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