Learning in a Diverse World

Review pages 107–109 in the course text Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World. Then, describe at least two ways—one at the implicit level and the other at theexplicit level– in which culture might influence a child’s development.

Think about what you have learned this week about growing up in a bicultural/bilingual environment. Summarize at least three points that would be help early childhood professionals be more responsive to culturally and linguistically diverse children and families with whom they work.

Pages 111–118 in Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World discuss cultural and linguistic discontinuity. How might early childhood professionals lessen the potentially negative effects of cultural and linguistic discontinuity for the children and families with whom they work?

1. Review pages 107–109 in the course text Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World. Then, describe at least two ways—one at the implicit level and the other at theexplicit level– in which culture might influence a child’s development.

2. Think about what you have learned this week about growing up in a bicultural/bilingual environment. Summarize at least three points that would be help early childhood professionals be more responsive to culturally and linguistically diverse children and families with whom they work.

3. Pages 111–118 in Teaching and Learning in a Diverse World discuss cultural and linguistic discontinuity. How might early childhood professionals lessen the potentially negative effects of cultural and linguistic discontinuity for the children and families with whom they work?