Culture is the point that the concepts, senses, beliefs and values people learn as supporters of the society determines human nature. They also refer to culture as increasing knowledge, experience, religion concepts on the universe, and a group of people of different generations. Diversity is the understanding of individual being unique and is aware of their individual differences. Diversity known as individuals or groups of demographic and philosophical differences created of humanity.Cultural and diversity have different perspectives such as cognitive and language development; cognitive and language development in imperative, since children learn how to express their feelings, their cognitive will development fast. There are many ways that cultural differences are taught to young children. Everything we do tells children about how we see the world and what we think of others (Levy, 1994). As a result, of a child’s cognitive skills become well, they will better understand different cultural beliefs.
The course discusses national, social, and cultural issues, regarding a critical perspective which will provide a better understanding of living. Some aspects of culture and diversity are mislaid, such as people do being educated. Some cultures may have concerns with race, ethnicity, age, and gender in a culturally diverse group without knowing about the different culture beliefs. Some people definitions of culture and diversity influences deals with various values, abilities, concerns and reservations.
Reference
Levy, A. (1994). Children's understanding and attitudes
about people from other countries. Unpublished master's thesis. University of
New Hampshire, Durham, NH.
I really like the pictures you included. As early childhood educators it is very important for us to teach our children that differences are ok. It is important for us to teach them to follow and believe in their thoughts but also accept others with knowledge and understanding.
ReplyDeleteBarbara,
ReplyDeleteI enjoy the information you shared with the class this week. The different perspectives were shared about culture were great and very diverse. The ability to incorporate many of these perspectives in our classroom learning environment. "As we become sensitive to the similarities and differences in our own, the program's, and families' cultures-and we are flexible and open to many ways children can thrive-the work with them can be powerful and meaningful"(Derman-Sparks,l.,Edwards, J., 2010).
Reference:
Derman-Sparks, L., & Edwards, J. O. (2010). Anti-bias education for young children and ourselves. Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAYEC).
Barbara,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post. You had some very insightful points. I think you are correct that some cultures have concerns with race, gender, etc. That is way I think as teacher we must have those conversations. We must endeavor to make everyone feel safe, support, and important.