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What is a rationale for considering how to work with diverse families?

What are effective teacher strategies for working with diverse families?

What are common cultural issues teachers will encounter?

How do teachers negotiate with cultural conflict?

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Developmentally Appropriate Practice statement

Culture defined Individual children and identity All children learn acceptance Culture as influence on parenting Teacher growth in working with diverse

families

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Examine personal attitudes Learn about other cultures Establish an environment that welcomes Open the door for communication about

culture

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Possible outcomes◦ Understanding and negotiating◦ Learning a new perspective◦ Resolving through parent education◦ Finding no resolution

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A parent will not allow her child to play in the sandbox, citing it as inappropriate behavior for a girl. Consider possible teacher responses that would likely elicit each of the possible outcomes discussed in the chapter.

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Linguistic diversity and challenges Holidays Classroom curriculum What does working with diversity look like?

◦ Buen Dia Family School◦ Wu Yee and Generations Child Care (on web site)

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Culture impacts child rearing, and relationships between teachers and parent.

Becoming comfortable with cultural diversity is vital for children and adults.

Cultural conflicts are inevitable, but positive outcomes are possible.

Teachers should consider common cultural issues, such as planning appropriate classroom curriculum, how to celebrate holidays, and supporting English Language Learners.

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