As early childhood programs and schools become more culturally and linguistically diverse, professionals need to create settings that welcome "new voices" and help all children succeed. This comprehensive professional development course gives them the in-depth practical guidance they need.
Developed by respected scholar Dina Castro and her expert team, this five-module program is the key to working effectively with diverse children and families and preparing all children for long-term school and social success.
The positive, engaging way to improve cultural responsiveness, New Voices ~ Nuevas Voces is
Professional development instructors will love the facilitator's manual on CD-ROM which gives them a complete professional development package with
The handbook (sold separately) is designed for training participants and gives readers thorough coverage of each module, enhanced with learning objectives, case studies, and reflection questions.
With this invaluable program, early childhood professionals will develop the skills, sensitivity, and knowledge to meet the developmental and learning needs of the diverse children in their program.
Module 1: Foundations of Cultural Diversity
Module 2: Cross-Cultural Communication
Module 3: Understanding Diverse Families and Their Roles
Module 4: Supporting Language Development in Young Bilingual Children
Module 5: Working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children
Appendix A: Daily Agendas Appendix B: Agenda-at-a-Glance Appendix C: Participant Evaluation Forms Appendix D: Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Early Childhood Self-Assessment Scale Appendix E: Response Key for the Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Early Childhood Self-Assessment Scale Appendix F: Latinos in the United States: A Population Quiz and Answer Key Appendix G: Action Plan
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"This is a dynamic professional development program that works to improve knowledge, attitudes and skills for working with diverse young children and their families."